Leprosy/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Leprosy.

A disease known from antiquity, principally caused by Mycobacterium leprae although a second pathogen was discovered in 2009; historically conveyed a great stigma but is actually difficult to transmit and is amenable to treatment

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