Infectious Diseases Starting with "L"

 Leprosy is a slow-progressing infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium Leprae, mainly affecting the peripheral nerves and skin. Also known as Hansen's Disease, it is characterized by ulceration of skin, nodules, and loss of sensation with eventual paralysis. The progressive debilitation leads to amputation of affected parts.

Leukocytes, also called white blood cells, are the cells that help the body fight infections and diseases.

Tetanus, commonly called Lockjaw, is a fatal disease affecting the central nervous system. Tetanus is caused by a toxin (Tetanospasmin) produced by the bacterium Clostridium Tetani that typically infects the body through a deep wound. The toxin affects the nerves controlling muscle activity especially those of the neck and jaw, and the symptoms associated with it include jaw or neck stiffness and difficulty in swallowing.

Lumbar puncture or spinal tap is a procedure performed to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing, particularly for infectious in the central nervous system, spinal cord tumors, and cancer in the CNS. The spinal fluid is collected from the spinal canal using a special needle.

Lymph glands or lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures found at intervals throughout the lymphatic system. The lymph node can trap cancer cells, bacteria, or viruses that are traveling through the body, besides eliminating foreign substances from the lymphatic fluid.

Lymph nodes or lymph glands are small bean-shaped structures found at intervals throughout the lymphatic system. The lymph node can trap cancer cells, bacteria, or viruses that are traveling through the body, besides eliminating foreign substances from the lymphatic fluid.

Lymphadenopathy is the enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually indicative of infections or autoimmune diseases.

Lymphatic are channels in the lymphatic system similar to blood vessels that transport lymph or tissue fluid from the body and eventually drain back into the bloodstream.

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help the body fight infection and disease. The two main types of lymphocytes are B cells and T cells. B cells make antibodies, while T cells attack the body cells that are cancerous or infected.