leprosy

Florida is at the forefront of a leprosy outbreak with nearly one-fifth of leprosy cases in the U.S. originating from the state, a research letter recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The disease,…

Alarm raised over rising cases of leprosy in Florida. Representational image. Florida is witnessing a concerning surge in leprosy cases, with Central Florida being at the forefront of this alarming trend, according to recent data…

Leprosy has existed since at least Biblical times, yet scientists still don't know exactly how Mycobacterium leprae causes the disease's symptoms. Though antibiotics can treat the illness, researchers are concerned about the increase in…

Representational image of villagers from Odisha’s Kalahandi district under the MGNREGS | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout States must contribute to MGNREGS wages, says Union Minister Giriraj SinghThe financial burden of wages to the…

“Leprosy is hidden beneath multiple layers of systemic exclusion, structural discrimination, and institutional neglect,” said UN Special Rapporteur on discrimination against persons with leprosy, Alice Cruz, following an eight-day visit to…

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…

Last Updated: January 29, 2023, 17:14 ISTHansen’s disease or Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. (Representative image: Shutterstock)In 2021, 1,40,000 new leprosy cases were…

Leprosy, a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, was discovered in 1873. It progresses slowly and symptoms may take years to appear. While it is curable, lack of awareness and stigma surrounding the disease often prevent…

There are fears that pandemic disruptions have led to thousands not being diagnosed with the age-old disease. — AFP/file PARIS: Dan Izzett has lived with leprosy's effects on his body for 70 years, and has lost much to what he calls…