Leprosy is a highly infectious disease which was widespread in old times but now its rare . History of this disease is very interesting. After the diagnosis of this disease , the patient, often called "Leper" was completely isolated. He was rejected by his friends and family, kicked out from job and cut off from society. That's why separate "Leper colonies" exist in many countries. Leprosy is mainly caused by a bacteria, which causes the formation of paler spots or ulcers in cold regions of the body like hands, feet ,genital organs and face. Along with ulcers, nerves of these regions are damaged, which causes loss of sensation and in severe cases, paralysis. Generally, the whole limb is not effected, instead patient loses fingers, toes and even his nose. If you see a person with ulcers , dry skin, bleeding nose, muscle weakness and eye problems, then he is definitely leprotic.
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