Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Condition Classinfectious, bacterial, chronic 1 Causative AgentMycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis 1 Causative Agent
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1. Leprosy (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead section
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis.
Lead section, body-system statement
Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
Lead section, body-system statement (respiratory)
Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
Lead section, body-system statement (nervous)
This nerve damage may result in the loss of nociception, which can lead to the loss of parts of a person's extremities from repeated injuries or infection through unnoticed wounds.
Lead section, body-system statement (muscular)
An infected person may also experience muscle weakness and loss of eyesight.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter IQuote, List of chapters, Chapter I
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
3. Wikidata: Leprosy
WikidataWikidata P1060 (transmission-route: direct-contact)Quote, Wikidata P1060 (transmission-route: direct-contact)
Disease transmission process: contact transmission
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