leprosy
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- Chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus mycobacterium leprae
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Trinidad and Tobago Takes A Bold Step Toward the Elimination of Leprosy
Jul 29, 2025 Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Jul 29, 2025 Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Global leprosy (Hansen disease) update, 2023: Elimination of leprosy disease is possible – Time to act!
Sep 12, 2024 World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 12, 2024 World Health Organization (WHO)