World Leprosy Day: Defeating leprosy is a must for India
Updated Jan 30, 2021 | 08:00 IST Leprosy is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract. World Leprosy Day: Defeating leprosy is a must for India | Photo Credit: iStock Images Did you know that leprosy, which was declared eradicated in India one-and-a-half decades ago, has re-emerged in different states with high intensity? It took years of national intervention and concerted effort to suppress the burden of leprosy. However, in the last ...
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