- Mycobacterium Leprae
- Spread via resp droplets
- Southeast Asia, Asia, Africa, South America
- Exposure to infected Armadillos (US Southwest)
- Anesthetic macule
- Area of involvement spreads
- Direct nerve involvement
- Neuropathic pain and enlargement of involved nerve
- Nasal deformity, stuffiness, nose bleeds
- Skin ulcers on feet as can't feel injuries
- Asymmetric, upper or lower extremities
- Anesthetic, hypo pigmented macule
- Enlargement of involved nerve
- Nasal deformity & stuffiness
- Painless skin ulcers
- Diagnosed by recognizing signs/symptoms and performing skin biopsy