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  2. Mycobacterium leprae - Wikipedia

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    This bacteria often occur in large numbers within the lesions of lepromatous leprosy and are usually grouped together as a palisade. [6] By optical microscopy of host cells, Mycobacterium leprae can be found singly or in clumps referred to as "globi", the bacilli can be straight or slightly curved, with a length ranging from 1–8 μm and a ...

  3. Leprosy - Wikipedia

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    Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. [ 4 ] [ 7 ] Infection can lead to damage of the nerves , respiratory tract , skin, and eyes. [ 4 ]

  4. Disinfectant - Wikipedia

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    The choice of disinfectant to be used depends on the particular situation. Some disinfectants have a wide spectrum (kill many different types of microorganisms), while others kill a smaller range of disease-causing organisms but are preferred for other properties (they may be non-corrosive, non-toxic, or inexpensive). [17]

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    Second, antibiotics often killgoodbacteria living in our bodies in addition to the “bad” bacteria causing infection. “The good bacteria that live in our gut are important for ...

  8. Hand, foot, and mouth disease - Wikipedia

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    Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell . [ 10 ] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and groin.

  9. Pathogenic bacteria - Wikipedia

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    Pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that can cause disease. [1] This article focuses on the bacteria that are pathogenic to humans. Most species of bacteria are harmless and many are beneficial but others can cause infectious diseases. The number of these pathogenic species in humans is estimated to be fewer than a hundred. [2]