Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the *bacterium* ***Mycobacterium leprae***. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and testes. While curable, it can lead to permanent disability if left untreated, mainly affecting people in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Leprosy is one of the oldest recorded diseases, often leading to severe social stigma and isolation throughout history. The bacterium *Mycobacterium leprae* was identified by Norwegian physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen in 1873, making it the first bacterium ever identified as causing human disease. Its curability with Multi-Drug Therapy since the 1980s has drastically reduced its global burden.
Leprosy is primarily transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth during close and frequent contact with an untreated person who has the disease. It is not highly contagious, and most people are naturally immune to the bacterium. Transmission typically requires prolonged contact, making casual contact with an infected person generally safe.
Período de Contagio: Varies by disease
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Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
Síntomas de emergencia: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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Última revisión: 2026-08-13
No confirmed cases reported in Colorado yet. Here are the latest Leprosy reports from our global surveillance network.
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