Mycobacterium leprae

This bacteria belongs to the Mycobacteria family and leprae genus. It’s an intracellular pathogen that causes leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, receiving its name from G.A Hansen, who is credited for the discovery of M. leprae in 1873. Before learning more about this pathogen, let me walk you through some general information about Mycobacteria. Mycobacteria is a rod-shaped bacilli and aflagellate, moving from one place to another through mucus in our body. It’s an obligate aerobe and…

communities. However, this separation is unnecessary because leprosy is not highly contagious. Because of this, people with leprosy should not be isolated or quarantined. Go see a doctor at least once a year to make sure that you don’t have the disease. M. leprae grow really slowly. It could take a you up to 5 years from the time of infection to even begin showing symptom.…

Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease. It is a curable infectious disease that causes skin lesions and nerve damage. Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It affects the dermis, nerves, mucous membrane in the airway, and the eyes (WHO). Anyone at any age is able to have this disease. There are at least three million people who are living with some kind of disability from leprosy. Leprosy used to be most common in Europe until it slowly went away. In the past when leprosy was more common…

During slavery in the United States, African Americans were not treated with respect. For instance, Caucasian people had developed scientific theories to claim that they are superior to African Americans. Some of the Caucasian people that contributed to coming up with theories or ideas that Caucasians was superior to African Americans are Thomas Jefferson, Charles White, Oliver Goldsmith and Benjamin Rush. There were also many Caucasians people in the United States whose behavior reflects the…