Assertion: leprosy | /r/Causes | deformity
Facets:
value: in feet
type: LOCATION
value: in the hands
type: LOCATION
value: in face
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Leprosy is a chronic infection that affects the skin, mucous membrane, and nerves, and causes discolouration, lumps, disfigurement and deformities in skin.
text: The disease causes deformities and contractures, seen here.
text: Untreated, leprosy can cause blindness, permanent nerve damage, and deformity.
text: If leprosy is not treated, it can cause deformity, especially in the hands, feet and face.
text: If it’s not treated, leprosy can cause permanent damage and deformity, especially in the hands, feet and face.
text: Untreated, leprosy can cause deformity, crippling and blindness.