Wa̱i a̱lyiatThree forms of leprosy (NCP 0062), National Museum of Health and Medicine (3299246413).jpg
Three forms of leprosy (NCP 0062), National Museum of Health and Medicine
Description: Examples of three forms of leprosy. "(No. 1): 'Dry.' Result, Destruction of all tissue, including bone which drops off in dry scales. (No. 2): More acute or rapid. Great swelling of lower extremities, and separating of toes as indicated in left foot. (No. 3): Ulcerous, Round, from Rose like ulcers exude a serum which is very active." Taken in Cebu, Philippines.
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's Disease, is a chronic infection caused by two types of bacteria. The prevailing method of eradication of the disease from the island was by isolating diseased individuals.
Date: circa Spanish-American War
Photo ID: NCP 0062
Source Collection: OHA 250: New Contributed Photographs
Repository: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Otis Historical Archives
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