Myth 6: Leprosy affects only the skin. Fact: Leprosy can damage nerves and eyes and even cause loss of sensation in the hands and feet if left untreated. It can also lead to muscle weakness and ...

The "diagnostic assistant," as Aerts calls it, provides a point-of-care test using the newest technology, allowing HCPs who suspect a patient has leprosy to take a picture of the patient’s skin ...

What is leprosy? Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves ...

The bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, initially developed to provide protection against TB, also protects against leprosy; and the magnitude of this effect varies. Previous meta-analyses ...

In Ethiopia, a highly religious country, leprosy is often perceived as a divine punishment. Caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, the contagious infection attacks the skin and peripheral ...