Leprosy, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is a chronic and infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves.

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A "groundbreaking" £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use on the NHS, offering patients with severe sickle cell disease some hope of a cure. It is believed around 1,700 people could be ...

Once regarded as destructive, leprosy is completely curable with timely treatment. Causes of Leprosy:-Leprosy is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It grows very slowly and takes years ...

If the patient has started leprosy treatment on time ... This disease is caused by the slow-growing bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.

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