HLTB21H3 Chapter 14: Week #3 - Sherman Ch. 14; Kiple P. 834-839.docx
27 Nov 2012
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Disease of the soul sometimes the disease was known as satyriasis an insatiable sexual appetite. Earlier thought to be a hereditary illness, or caused by a curse or by punishment from god. Thailand, and japan males are more frequently infected than females (2:1) Leprosy can affect people of all races all around the world. Most common in warm, wet areas in the tropics and subtropics. Most common between the ages of 10 and 14 and in those aged 35-44 years old. Slow multiplying bacillus average doubling time of 12 14 d. Thought to be transmitted via droplets, from the nose during close and frequent contact. Not highly infectious may be related to genetic susceptibility. Mainly affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes grows in humans, mice, and nine-banded armadillos. Early symptoms - nasal stuffiness, discharge and bleeding, and swelling of the legs and ankles. Lesions are numerous, but they may also consist of papules, plaques, and nodules.
