Block 2

Question 1

a disease that predominantly affects
the skin and peripheral nerves, resulting in
neuropathy and associated long-term
consequences, including deformities and
disabilities. The disease is associated with
stigma, especially when deformities are present.

Answer 1

Leprosy

Question 2

Some patients may have auto amputation of the limbs. They are very prone to infection and cannot feel. This means that anaesthesia accompanies the disease.

Answer 2

Leprosy

Question 3

In the early part of leprosy, it may present

as ?

Answer 3

a very simple skin lesion or an area wherein no perspiration occurs and hairless – a sign that the nerve has been damaged and hence loss of sensation

Question 4

also known as Hansen’s disease
(Dr. Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen first
discovered the disease), is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.

Answer 4

Leprosy

Question 5

Is Mycobacterium leprae a gram positive or negative bacteria?

Answer 5

Mycobacterium leprae is a gram positive
bacteria. It is related to Mycobacterium
tuberculosis and they belong in the same
family.

Question 6

Most of the disease of leprosy happen in what age?

Answer 6

In childhood

The reason is still unknown. It probably has something to do with the activities of the patient or being exposed to a person with leprosy. The transmission is not really clear but it is believed to be respiratory and “prolonged” contact to the infected person.

Question 7

Mycobacterium leprae – acid fast microorganism; when seen under the microscope, you can see what color of bacilli?

Answer 7

red bacilli