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Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic infectious disease affecting peripheral nerves and various body systems, presenting in two main forms: lepromatous and tuberculoid leprosy. The disease is characterized by hypopigmented patches, loss of sensation, and thickened nerves, with transmission occurring primarily through close contact and respiratory droplets. Epidemiological factors such as age, sex, migration, and environmental conditions influence the prevalence and spread of leprosy, while
- Author
- Aasim Sheikh
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- EN