Leprosy Flashcards
Is it hero hereditary?
It’s neither hereditary nor flesh eating
What is leprosy?
Medical condition also known as Hansen’s disease
Does it still effect is today?
Indeed it does many sufferers in LEDC’S
Where does it effect?
Surface nerves in cool spots of the body such as fingers and toes which can become anaesthetised (stop feeling pain)
What then happens to them after becoming anaesthetised?
They are easily injured throught stiffness,cuts,bruises,burns and you would feel it
Can they become infected?
Yes and can result I. Tissue loss,fingers and toes shorten as cartilage is absorbed u the body and bones become damaged
Where are the five most affects areas?
Nigeria India Indonesia Brazil Myanmar
What are the leprosy mission international?
Organisation brought by Christians that diagnose and offer treatments to leprosy patients
What happens to some people with leo rosy?
They can loss out in education health care and jobs but leprosy mission help them remember their human rights
Does leprosy spread?
It does not spread
What happens to feet and hands?
They can become clawed and curl up making it hard to do everyday tasks
What happened to the Face?
It can cause limps and white patches on the face and attack te roofs of hair and destroy the eyebrows. It can also same bones of the nose and misshape it. And eyelids can be damaged lead to blindness
Who was naaman?
The commander of the Syrian army
How do we know naaman had a god relationship with his servant?
We know this as when she told him to go to Israel he did
What did Elisha tell naaman tondo to be cured? And why did he object?
To wash seven times in the river Jordan and he objected as he thought it was to easy
How did naaman award Elisha?
gold,silver and clothes but she wouldn’t take it
What unusual request did naaman make and why?
Atwood mule loads of earth to take home to sacrifice The Lord
Why did he need gods forgiveness?
Because he tried to pay money for people I help him rather that letting god and also didn’t believe Elisha
Where and when was Wellesley bailey born?
Ireland in 1846
What school did he attended?
Kilkenny college boarding school
What church did he attend?
Church if Ireland as a child but never took it seriously
Why did he travel ton india?
To work with people who had leprosy
What language did he learn there?
Hindi
When he returned to Ireland what did he do?
Told many people about the people in India.
