Chronic infection caused by bacteria Mycobacteria lepræ and lepromatosis.
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Examples for "leprosy"
Examples for "leprosy"
1Few diseases in human history have provoked greater public fear than leprosy.
2Despite its ancient origins and almost mythic status, however, leprosy remains mysterious.
3The final tally shows 327 souls treated for leprosy in New Brunswick.
4There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe.
5The Marine-Hospital Service should be empowered to study leprosy in the islands.
1Hansen's Disease has been eradicated in many countries of the world.
2Results were compared with those of 10 institutionalized control patients with history of Hansen's disease.
3I found out later that she had Hansen's disease-leprosy
4The second step of the screening identifies and treats people with Hansen's Disease (leprosy).
5The Marshall Islands continues to struggle in its effort to reduce high rates of tuberculosis and Hansen's Disease, or leprosy.