WORLD LEPROSY DAY 2021
Leprosy also known as Hanson’s disease, named after the scientist who discovered M. leprae in 1873 is an infectious disease that causes severe disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and skin areas around the body. Leprosy has been around since ancient times. Outbreaks have affected people on every continent. Leprosy is […]
NOW YOU KNOW: FACTS AND MYTHS ON LEPROSY
Over the years there have been misconceptions and myths about leprosy. But do you know most of these views are mere myths and have no scientific backings. 1. MYTH: LEPROSY IS A DISEASE SENT BY THE GODS AS A RESULT OF SIN. Leprosy is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is a […]