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What is leprosy, and how does it spread?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know some information about leprosy. When I go out, I can see beggars suffering from leprosy. I am concerned whether there is a risk of contracting the disease from them. Please give detailed information regarding the risk of the disease. Can this disease be contracted by touchi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Leprosy is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This organism is similar to TB (tuberculosis) bacteria and so their treatment is also similar and they run for months together. But treatment and drugs are not the same. It causes lesions on the skin, mucus ... Read Full »
I have itching and hair issues. Please help.
Query: Dear Doctor, I have skin disease with itching in hands and legs along with heavy hair fall problem. I have attached my medical report and prescription (attachment removed to protect privacy). Give me advice and details related to the disease. Also I need more details about the prescription. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your biopsy shows hansen's disease or leprosy in common language. To help you better, I need a few photos of the lesion and few more details. Also kindly answer the following questions: Do you have any dry hypopigmented patch anywhere on the body? Do you have any tingling... Read Full »
Can leprosy spread within a family?
Query: Hi doctor, Our close family member has leprosy. Should we need to take MDT? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to share few facts about leprosy. Leprosyis contagious, because Mycobacterium leprae is transmitted from one person to another by droplet infection through nasal or respiratory mucosa or by direct contact in susceptible persons. All persons exposed to this diseas... Read Full »