Question: 28. M. leprae: The Leprosy Bacillus o Two Main Forms: o Tuberculoid Leprosy (90% of cases): Red blotchy lesions Strong immune response Patchy numbness bacteria

28. M. leprae: The Leprosy Bacillus o Two Main Forms: o Tuberculoid Leprosy (90% of cases): Red blotchy lesions Strong immune response Patchy numbness bacteria infect peripheral sensory nerves Not contagious Better prognosis o Lepromatous Leprosy (10% of cases): Extensive skin involvement Loss of eyebrows Progressive destruction of nasal septum Contagious Enlargement/thickening of facial features More severe complications

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