Leprosy is one of the oldest known diseases, but it remains surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. These myths tend to cause fear, stigma, and discrimination against individuals who are ...

While many Bible translations translate it as “leprosy,” the translation is incorrect. The biblical term has a broader meaning than what we recognize as leprosy. Tzaraat encompasses various ...

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disorder, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is a typical intracellular pathogen.

Experts hope to uncover the remains of an 11th-century building that was used for 500 years as a hospital called a leprosarium; which people with leprosy would have admitted themselves into.

We should "Act Now" to "End Leprosy". Leprosy, almost exclusively a disease of the developing world, is subject to many myths and stigma. But the situation in India is improving due to better ...

Tilahun Wale not only lost his right foot to leprosy -- a disease that still affects thousands in Ethiopia -- he also lost his family. "My family abandoned me. They blocked my number and refused ...

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 ...

An indigenous minority group in Malaysia is experiencing profound grief and seeking answers after the death of an 18-year-old from leprosy after receiving public healthcare, highlighting the ...