Leprosy

Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease and is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind yet is one of the most stigmatised diseases where every year, over 200,000 such cases are detected globally and India accounts for more than half…

Edited By: Swati ChaturvediLast Updated: January 30, 2023, 12:10 ISTThe bacteria is transmitted via droplets from the nose and mouth during close and frequent contact with untreated cases. The disease predominantly affects the skin and…

World Leprosy Day: Leprosy is hard to catch. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 95 percent of adults cannot catch it. (Image: Shutterstock)WORLD LEPROSY DAY: World Leprosy Day is observed on the…

While countries across the globe mark World Leprosy Day today i.e. January 29, India observes it on January 30th every year, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Hansen’s disease, commonly referred to as Leprosy, is an…

Leprosy also known Hansen's disease is a chronic infection that's caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and affects skin, nerves, and other parts of the body. If not treated, a person with leprosy may suffer from permanent…

World Leprosy Day 2023: Leprosy or Hansen's disease isn't as widespread as before but is still in existence in many parts of the world. According to World Health Organization, around 208,000 people have leprosy worldwide with majority of…

Last Updated: January 28, 2023, 06:15 ISTHansen’s disease or Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. (Representative image: Shutterstock)World Leprosy Day 2023: The aim is to create…

Although leprosy is one of the world's oldest and most lasting diseases, the bacteria that cause it may have an unexpected ability to grow and rebuild a vital organ.The research was published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.Scientists…