Early trademark of the Chiswick Press. A logo (abbreviation of logotype, from Greek: Î»ÏÎ³Î¿Ï logos word and ÏÏÏÎ¿Ï typos imprint) is a graphic mark, emblem, or symbol commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations, and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition.
Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract.It is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy produces skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness if left untreated.It can cause severe disfigurement and significant disability.t primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract. It is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy produces skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness if left untreated. It can cause severe disfigurement and significant disability.
Leprosy in Tahiti, circa 1895. Leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions (light or dark patches) are the primary external sign. If untreated, leprosy can progress and cause permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes.eprosy is curable with a treatment known as multidrug therapy (MDT). Treatment for paucibacillary leprosy is with the medications dapsone and rifampicin for six months.