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Written in egyptian papyrus document (1550 bc) and indian writings (600bc), ancient greece after alex the great returned from india (320 bc) and rome (62 bc) with return of pompeii. Thought to be: hereditary, punishment of god, or by curse. Leprosariums(lazaretto, leper colony, lazar house) first one in england 936 ad. Mid 12th century lost status and removal from public office. Mass of separation: no fountain drinking, small halls, wear gloves, no touching children. Dr. armauer hansen of norway 1873:delivered leprosy germ under microscope called mycobacteriusm leprae (m. leprae), now called. Etiology: slow multiplying bacillus, avg. doubling time 12-14 days, incubation period 3-5 yrs. , thought to be transmitted through sneezing droplets during close/frequent contact, not highly infectious, may link genetic susceptibility, mainly affects skin,nerves, mucous membranes. Risk: affect anyone, common in warm, wet areas of (sub)tropics, ages 10-14 and 35-44. Clinical manisfestation (5): interdeterminate leprosy (il)-earliest, mildest, few lesions, loss of sensation rare.

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