An infection with Mycobacterium leprae or M. lepromatosis bacteria causes leprosy often termed as ‘Hansen’s disease’. It damages the skin and nervous system and it is a slowly developing and a progressive disease. The nerves of the extremities the lining of the nose and the upper respiratory tract get primarily affected by it. You may suffer from skin sores nerve damage numbness nose bleeding glaucoma nerve injury blisters rashes weight loss hair loss and muscle weakness due to leprosy. If you come in contact with the mucus of an infected person you may suffer from leprosy. Read on to know
