Leprosy
Man with leprosy (Hansen's disease). Mycobacterium leprae is the causative agent of leprosy. It is chronic disease, and progressive if left untreated. It is a disease of the peripheral nerves, and upper respiratory tract. The most prominent symptom is skin lesions. Contrary to belief, leprosy is not highly contagious
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Clinical Colorised Colorization Diseased Enhancement Leper Leprosy Lesions Medicinal Mycobacterium Pathological Pathology Soweto Stigma
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