RADARTASIK.ID – Leprosy, or better known as leprosy, is a disease that has long been known to humans.
Leprosy is a skin disorder caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.
Unlike other skin diseases such as chickenpox or herpes which are caused by viruses, leprosy has unique characteristics that make it worthy of further understanding.
What is leprosy or leprosy?
Leprosy, also known as leprosy, is a chronic skin disorder caused by bacterial infection.
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One of the hallmarks of this disease is numbness in the legs and feet, which is then followed by lesions on the skin.
What should be noted is that leprosy can be transmitted through the sufferer’s saliva when they cough or sneeze.
Leprosy is a common health problem in Indonesia. According to data from WHO in 2020, Indonesia is ranked third in terms of the number of leprosy cases worldwide, reaching 8%.
However, many people still have a wrong understanding about leprosy.
Leprosy can indeed be contagious, but this disease is a type of skin disease that can be treated and rarely causes death.
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However, this bacterial infection can cause disability in the sufferer, which is why early detection and appropriate treatment are very important.
Causes of Leprosy or Leprosy
Leprosy is caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. This bacteria can spread from one person to another through saliva splashes when the sufferer coughs or sneezes.
Although leprosy can be contagious, it is not as easy to transmit as is often thought.
It takes a long time for these bacteria to reproduce in the body, and transmission requires quite intensive contact.
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Apart from transmission through saliva splashes, leprosy can also be transmitted to people with compromised immune systems, those who live in or visit areas where leprosy is endemic, or those who interact with animals that can spread leprosy bacteria, such as armadillos.
2023-10-09 20:30:59
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