The etiological agent of ’s
disease is bacteria called
leprae. The mode of is not
yet totally but it is believed
respiratory secretions and saliva
can spread the disease. ’s
disease is a chronic (slow
progression) that generally the
skin and the nerves although
other areas the body can be .
In the skin nodules, spots,
thickening of the and lack of
sensitivity ; the mucosae,
especially the mucosa, may be
injured also the visceramay be
. The main form of is
information, since there available
treatment; infected people , as
soon as possible, for health
services for and treatment of
the .

In the past Hansen’s was called
leprosy.