Although leprosy is a chronic infection, it is not a contagious disease. Leprosy rarely causes death. However, a person suffering from leprosy and his family have to face many psychological and social problems. Leprosy is caused by an infection with a bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae . Leprosy damages the peripheral nerves of the brain and spinal cord , the skin , the testes , the eyes and the mucous membranes of the nose. How leprosy is spread Droplets can be spread through the nose and mouth of an infected person and can be spread by breathing and touching a healthy person. Although infected with germs, most people do not get leprosy. Leprosy can usually be caused by close and prolonged contact with an infected person. It does not spread due to transient intercourse. It is not usually spread by touching an infected person. The genes of a person infected with leprosy are often responsible for the infection. As a result, they are more likely to get leprosy if infected with the virus. How do you know if you have leprosy? No signs or symptoms until at least one year after infection. Symptoms of leprosy usually appear 5-6 years after infection. The symptoms gradually increase. The most common signs and symptoms of leprosy are: Tuberculoid leprosy : There are red spots on the skin as well as smooth white spots in some places. The affected area becomes numb . Lepromatous leprosy : Lepromatous leprosy is the appearance of red spots of various sizes on the skin or in small areas. Most parts of the body become numb and the muscles become weak. Most parts of the skin and most parts of the body such as the kidneys , nose and testicles can be affected. Borderline leprosy : In this case the features of tuberculosis leprosy and lepromatous leprosy are present. When left untreated, it has many tuberculous leprosy-like properties. Lepromatus can be like leprosy if it gets worse. Other symptoms include loss of sensation of touch , pain, and temperature. People with nerve damage may inadvertently injure themselves, such as: burns , cuts, or other causes of loss of fingers and toes. Pinds are seen or swollen in the infected areas of the skin. When to see a doctor The doctor should be contacted as soon as the above signs and symptoms appear. Where to get treatment Upazila Health Complex District Sadar Hospital Medical College Hospital Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University v Private Hospital What kind of examination may be required? However, the following tests are performed to confirm the disease: Skin tissue test of the affected area. Blood test . Treatment includes: Prolonged use of antibiotics Dapsone Lifelong treatment How to prevent leprosy Prevention of leprosy by inoculation of bodily fluid from infected person's body and rashes on their skin that cannot come in contact with BCG vaccine Goes. However, it is not so common. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who has a higher risk of getting leprosy ? Answer. Leprosy can occur at any age. However, this problem occurs in people aged 5-15 years or over 30 years. Q.2. How many types of leprosy ? Answer. Leprosy can be divided into two groups depending on the area of the skin that is affected. Namely: Paucibacillary: It affects five areas of the skin or less. Multibaicillary : Six or more areas of the skin are affected. Leprosy can be divided into three groups depending on the symptoms. For example: Tuberculoid Leprosy Lepromatous Leprosy Borderline Leprosy Q3 . What are the complications of leprosy ? Leprosy may cause the following complications: As a result, when walking, pain in the legs and nasal problems may occur due to sores in the nose