tell me about leprosy

[Dis]

some guy came in one of our places of business who had leprosy. Should I be worried? We kicked him out. Though I learn later that we might not have the right to kick him out (though we kicked him out for causing trouble, not because of the leprosy) because of leprosy. Apparantly that is discrimination.

[Winston]

I read somewhere that leprosy is the least contagious of all contagious diseases.

-Spare a shekel for an ol' ex-leper?

[Jon Miller]

Are you a pimp Dis?

JM

[Guynemer]

Not much to worry about, Dis.

[ajbera]

Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) is not readily spreadible; many people work with lepers all their lives and never contract it.

From Wiki:

The mode of transmission of Hansen's disease remains uncertain. Most investigators think that M. leprae (also called "Hansen's bacillus") is usually spread from person to person in respiratory droplets. What is known is that the transmission rate is very low. In addition, approximately 95% of the population is naturally immune[citation needed]. Also, contrary to popular belief, Hansen's bacillus does not cause rotting of the flesh; however, due to the body's extensive attempts to rid itself of the bacterium, defenses such as inflammation, cytokines, activated macrophages and other mechanisms cause tissue destruction and regeneration leading to excessive growth and eventually mutilation.

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Those having close contacts with patients with untreated, active, predominantly multibacillary disease, and persons living in countries with highly endemic disease are at risk of contracting the disease. Recent research suggests that there is genetic variation in susceptibility. The region of DNA responsible for this variability is also involved in Parkinson's disease, giving rise to current speculation that the two disorders may be linked in some way at the biochemical level. In addition, men are two times more likely to contract leprosy than women.

Y'know those "feed the starving children" commercials they show on late night TV? In the last month I've seen 3 commercials asking for donations to help the lepers. With footage of noseless, fingerless people, of course.

What do you do for a living, Dis?

[CrONoS]

tell me about leprosy

One of the first album of the bands called Death ! Right after this album they gained (Chuck Schuldiner) experience, maturity, when composing their songs. This was their last album before developping technicall death metal with the album Spiritual Healing, and specially Human.

[snoopy369]

I'm curious about the legal implications of this, as a retail manager.

Clearly there is some point at which a retail establishment may refuse to offer services to a customer based on an infectious disease. Eg, a prostitute presumably may refuse to service a customer with AIDS (as there is a slight chance of transmission even with protection). Were there to exist a spa for people recovering from bone marrow transplants, who are immune-deficient, presumably they could screen customers based on diseases carried (and yes, this spa would be the stupidest idea ever).

Can a retail establishment legally 'discriminate' based on infectious disease (and wanting to avoid infecting and/or driving away their customers)? (In the US, preferably.) I would assume so, given that my establishment permits the ousting of 'smelly' customers iff another customer complains of the smell; that's far less than disease. And, my company is VERY hesitant in this category to kick ANYONE out, so I presume this is well in the clear...

[Saras]

-What did the leper tell to a prostitute?
-Keep the tip.

[mrmitchell]

Originally posted by Saras
-What did the leper tell to a prostitute?
-Keep the tip.

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING :lol

-Why did the leper go back in the shower?
-He forgot his head and shoulders.

-Did you hear about the leper cowboy?
-He threw his leg over his horse.

[Lorizael]

Dis, I just want you know that when I saw the thread title, "tell me about leprosy", I knew it was one of your threads before I even saw your handle.

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by Lorizael
Dis, I just want you know that when I saw the thread title, "tell me about leprosy", I knew it was one of your threads before I even saw your handle.

It could've been Pekka's. "Man, imagine the kind of connection you could have"

[Veritass]

The "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever" are two trilogies by Stephen R. Donaldson that are among my favorite fantasy series of all time. The main character contracts leprosy, and the book backstory deals with some of the things he goes through in real life. The main story centers around him being transported to a fantasy world, and it is overall quite enjoyable. His dealing with the leprosy is the flaw that makes him a "reluctant hero" type.

Obligatory leprosy joke:
Did you hear about the leper hockey game?
There was a face off in the corner.

[Combat Ingrid]

Originally posted by cronos_qc
One of the first album of the bands called Death ! Right after this album they gained (Chuck Schuldiner) experience, maturity, when composing their songs. This was their last album before developping technicall death metal with the album Spiritual Healing, and specially Human.

[Ecthy]

Zombie Ritual

Might not be from the same album but still

[Combat Ingrid]

It's from Scream Bloody Gore