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What bacterium causes leprosy?

Mycobacterium leprae

What is a major symptom of Hansen's disease?

A large, discolored lesion on the chest.

What are the three criteria for modern diagnosis of Hansen's disease?

1. Loss of sensation in a pale or reddish skin patch; 2. Thickened or enlarged peripheral nerve; 3. Microscopic detection of bacilli in a slit-skin smear.

How is leprosy transmitted?

Possibly via sneezing/coughing infected droplets and prolonged close contact with someone with untreated leprosy.

Which animal is known to be naturally infected with the bacteria that cause Hansen's disease?

Armadillos

What is the BCG vaccine originally developed to fight?

Tuberculosis

What ancient text references leprosy as 'kushtha'?

Laws of Manu from 500-1300 BC

Who is depicted in the Old Testament as cleansing lepers?

Jesus

What is the purpose of leprosy bells in medieval times?

To signal the presence of lepers and maintain distance.

What is a leprosarium?

A hospital or institution for the treatment of leprosy patients.

What notable museum is located in Bergen, Norway?

The Leprosy Museum (Lepramuseet)

What are some bioarchaeological signs of leprosy?

Resorption of nasal bones, finger and toe bones, and palate.

What was a common treatment for leprosy that caused unpleasant side effects?

Chaylmoogra oil

What is the significance of the Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center?

It serves as a treatment facility for leprosy patients.

Who was Alice Ball?

A researcher known for her work on leprosy treatment.

What is the historical stigma associated with leprosy?

Leprosy patients were often ostracized and faced social isolation.

What is the significance of the Ebers papyrus in relation to leprosy?

It is one of the oldest medical texts that reference leprosy.

What does the term 'Hansen's disease' refer to?

Another name for leprosy, named after Dr. Gerhard Hansen who discovered the causative bacterium.

What was the role of Henry Faget in leprosy treatment?

He was a doctor who injected leprosy patients with promin.

What does resorption of bones indicate in leprosy patients?

It indicates severe effects of the disease on the skeletal system.

What was the purpose of the leprosy bell in the late fifteenth century?

To alert others of the presence of a leper.

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