Leprosy (Hansen disease)
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Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability.
Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus.
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Hansen's Disease: Symptoms, Causative Agent, Pathogenesis and
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Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
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Leprosy (Hansen's disease): Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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What is Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) and How to Use the
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Leprosy
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Leprosy - Wikipedia
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Leprosy: Signs and Symptoms
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Leprosy - Wikipedia
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A Current Perspective on Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
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Hansen's Disease Photos and Images
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Borderline leprosy: brownish erythematous plaques (foveal spots