woman suffering from leprosy screams in pain and frustration. A chronic inflammatory disease, leprosy is caused by mycobacteria

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A woman suffering from leprosy screams in pain and frustration. A chronic inflammatory disease, leprosy is caused by mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy damages the nerves, affecting the face and limbs.

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Keywords: doctors, health, illness, leprosy, medical