hansen's disease
Noun: - A chronic infectious disease: Hansen's disease is a long-term communicable condition caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. - Characterized by specific physical manifestations: The disease is known for causing skin lesions and granulomas, leading to nerve damage that can result in a loss of sensation and progressive debilitation, including the wasting of body parts if untreated.
This term is the medically and socially preferred name for the condition historically known as leprosy. It is used in formal, clinical, and public health contexts to describe the disease accurately and without stigma. - Hansen's disease is treatable with multidrug therapy. - Public health initiatives aim to eliminate the stigma associated with Hansen's disease.
- The doctor specialized in treating Hansen's disease.
- Early diagnosis of Hansen's disease is crucial to prevent permanent disability.
- Hansen's disease remains a public health concern in some regions.
- "to be diagnosed with Hansen's disease": to receive a medical confirmation of having the illness.
- After the tests, he was diagnosed with Hansen's disease.
- "management of Hansen's disease": refers to the medical and social care strategies for the condition.
- Modern management of Hansen's disease combines medication with community-based rehabilitation.
- Leprosy (n): The historical and now often discouraged term for Hansen's disease, due to its associated social stigma.
- Mycobacterium leprae (n): The specific bacterium that causes Hansen's disease.
- Leprosy (Note: This synonym carries significant historical and social baggage; "Hansen's disease" is the preferred modern term.)
- Multidrug therapy (MDT) for Hansen's disease: The standard World Health Organization-recommended treatment regimen.
- Hansen's disease bacillus: A phrase referring to the causative bacterium, .
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chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
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