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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for leprosy OR Mycobacterium leprae infection OR "auto amputation"
  1. Leprosy 
    ... system affect a person's likelihood of contracting Mycobacterium leprae infection if exposed to the bacteria. Gene variations affecting ... form of leprosy that individuals develop if the Mycobacterium leprae infection takes hold.The body's initial, nonspecific response ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/leprosy - Genetics
  2. Leprosy (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/leprosy/?adfree=true - External Health Links
  3. National Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Program (Health Resources and Services Administration)  
    Health Resources and Services Administration ... The National Hansen's Disease Program is the epicenter of Hansen's disease (leprosy) care, research and information ...
    https://www.hrsa.gov/hansens-disease - External Health Links
  4. Lepromin skin test 
    ... is a long-term ( chronic ) and potentially disfiguring infection if left untreated. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria. This test is a research tool that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. PRKN gene 
    ... and skin and is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It remains unclear how PRKN polymorphisms increase susceptibility to Hansen disease. Researchers believe that the ubiquitin-proteasome system may play a role in controlling infection. Polymorphisms in the PRKN gene may subtly alter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/prkn - Genetics
  6. Antigen injection (image) 
    Leprosy is caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae . The ... examined 3 days and 28 days later to see if there is a reaction.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8788.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Leprosy 
    ... is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae . This disease causes skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness that gets worse over time.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001347.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Learn about Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Lung Disease Video (American Lung Association)  
    ... NTM gets established in the lungs as an infection. There are many species of mycobacteria known to cause disease in humans. The two most widely known are Mycobacterium tuberculosis , which causes tuberculosis, and Mycobacterium leprae , which causes leprosy. The other Mycobacterium species are ...
    https://www.lung.org/.../learn-about-nontuberculosis-mycobacteria - Videos
  9. Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM): Overview (National Jewish Health)  
    National Jewish Health ... Getting an NTM infection can affect the skin and lungs depending on the type of mycobacterium involved. Learn about the different ...
    https://www.nationaljewish.org/...lous-mycobacteria-overview?modal=1 - External Health Links