This disease is slowly progressive, malignant, and, if untreated, life threatening.It is characterized by skin lesions and progressive, symmetric nerve damage.Lesions of the mucous membranes of the nose may lead to destruction of the cartilaginous septum, resulting in nasal and facial deformities.What disease is this?

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Patients with lepromatous leprosy do not produce an effective cell-mediated immune (CMI) response.Hansen's disease is slowly progressive, malignant, and, if untreated, life threatening.It is characterized by skin lesions and progressive, symmetric nerve damage.Lesions of the mucous membranes of the nose may lead to destruction of the cartilaginous septum, resulting in nasal and facial deformities.Despite its reputation, Hansen's disease is not considered a highly contagious disease.

This Disease Is Slowly Progressive, Malignant, And, If Untreated, Life