The word "leprosy" conjures images of biblical plagues, but the disease is still with us today. Caused by infectious bacteria ...

Leprosy is considered a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that still occurs in about 200,000 cases in more than 120 countries.

While leprosy is an ancient disease that often leads to disfiguring skin sores, a lesser-known form of leprosy -- pure ...

Leprosy has existed for more than 3,000 years and is the one of the oldest diseases known to humanity. Though a cure is available, 200,000 individuals are still diagnosed with the disease each year.

GOSHI, Kumamoto Prefecture--A national leprosy sanitarium here has found that drug trials conducted on residents during and after World War II violated their human rights and led to the deaths of ...

Scientists have teamed up to study whether armadillos fueled an uptick in human leprosy cases in Florida. (Douglas R. Clifford | Tampa Bay Times) GAINESVILLE, Florida. — In an open-air barn at ...

Marv told Sean, “You realize what you once perceived as normal is a blessing.” We can be thankful for the normal in life ...

There is consistent evidence that BCG protects against leprosy. However, the magnitude of such a protection varies greatly in different studies and is estimated to be approximately 41% (95% CI ...

Although Carville is now a residential neighborhood, the area was once a location that was specifically designated to the housing of leprosy patients. From 1894 to 2005, Carville was home to the ...

The bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, initially developed to provide protection against TB, also protects against leprosy; and the magnitude of this effect varies. Previous meta-analyses ...