Leprosy

Leprosy (Leorsy, Lepra) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Leprosy. It mainly invades the skin, mucous membranes and peripheral nerves. It can also invade deep tissues and organs. The disease is widespread throughout the world. It is estimated that about 10 million people with leprosy worldwide are mainly distributed in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The clinical manifestations are numb skin damage, nerve enlargement, and severe disability. The disease is widespread in the world, but in China, it is prevalent in Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Qinghai. Due to active prevention and control after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the disease has been effectively controlled and the incidence has decreased significantly. About half of people affected by leprosy are probably in close contact with people infected with leprosy. Leprosy infections can also come from the soil, from contact with armadillos, and even from bed bugs and mosquitoes.