What is leprosy

  Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) : In this blog, we’ll briefly discuss what leprosy is and its symptoms.   What is leprosy? Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by (rod-shaped) bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets, prolonged close contact with affected individuals, sneezing, and coughing.   • It does not spread … Read more