Leprosy
In terms of the Notifiable Infectious Diseases - data collection by Robert Koch Institute:Leprosy is caused by mycobacterium leprae. The agent seems to be limited to humans, an animal reservoir is not known. After an incubation period from 9 months to a maximum of 20 years very different clinical symptoms can occur. This includes skin affections and nerve damages, which can lead to sensory disturbances and paralysis.
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- Notifiable Infectious Diseases - Data Collection by Robert Koch Institute
- Notifiable Infectious Diseases - Data Collection by Robert Koch Institute - Methods [general]
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