World Leprosy Day 2025: What everyone should know about Leprosy
Feb 01, 2025
Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease due to the bacterium, Mycobacterium leprae. It mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, the upper respiratory tract membranes, and the eyes. If untreated, it can lead to deformity and disability. Once regarded as destructive, leprosy is completely curable with timely treatment.
Read the full article by Dr. Neha Pandita, Consultant - Neurology and Clinical Lead of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
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