Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a progressive and chronic bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, eyes, nasal lining, upper respiratory tract and peripheral nerves (nerves outside the spinal cord and brain). Furthermore, leprosy also causes nerve damage, skin ulcers and muscle weakness. If left untreated, it […]
