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What Is Leprosy? - NIH
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease), is a chronic infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the peripheral nerves, skin, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and nasal mucosa.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/leprosy/understanding/pages/whatis.aspx
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Information About Leprosy, Hansen's Disease - About
Article describes leprosy, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
https://www.verywell.com/leprosy-hansens-disease-2860363
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Leprosy - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about leprosy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprosy
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Leprosy - WHO
WHO fact sheet on leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. Includes key facts, definition, history, action, WHO response.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs101/en/
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Leprosy Symptoms, Treatments, History, and Causes - WebMD
Learn more from WebMD about leprosy, a debilitating and often misunderstood infectious disease.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/leprosy-symptoms-treatments-history
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Leprosy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - NIH
Leprosy is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is not very contagious and it has a long incubation period (time before symptoms appear), which makes it hard to know where or when someone caught the disease. Children are more likely than adults to get the disease.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001347.htm
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National Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) - HRSA
Information on Hansen's Disease programs and resources from HRSA.
http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/
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Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) - CDC
Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is a long-lasting infection caused by bacteria.
http://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/
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Leprosy: Read About the Symptoms and Treatment - Medicine Net
Learn about leprosy (Hansen's disease), a disfiguring disease caused by the Mycobacterium leprae bacteria. Read about symptoms and signs (skin lesions), history, transmission, treatment, and medications.
http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/article.htm
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Leprosy Infections - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Learn about Leprosy symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/tuberculosis-and-leprosy/leprosy
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Leprosy Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - MedicineNet
What causes leprosy? What are the risk factors for leprosy?
http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page3.htm
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Leprosy: Types, Symptoms and Diagnosis - Healthline
Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection that can cause disfigurement and disability if left untreated.
http://www.healthline.com/health/leprosy
