Leprosy is caused by two different but similar ... have a lengthy incubation period and proliferate slowly in the human body.

Red squirrel with possible leprosy, mild alopecia on ear, is shown. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Red squirrel with obvious leprosy on ear and muzzle is shown. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Dr Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Odisha said that “Unless we eliminate stigma and discrimination, people would face hindrances to get diagnosed ...

Leprosy is curable, yet its impact on individuals and families extends far beyond the disease itself. In India, over 750 ...

Concerns that bird flu could mutate into the next human pandemic are never far away. Leprosy is one of the oldest recorded diseases in human history and is still prevalent to this day in Asia ...

Researchers from the Monash Milk Team have published a new study demonstrating the power of human milk as a highly effective ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested governments to prioritise leprosy elimination and ensure sustained funding for surveillance, treatment, care and support, while calling upon them ...

A recent case involving a rare form of leprosy in the south-west of Ireland presented a major challenge to healthcare staff, with calls made for specific guidelines for the public health response ...

You can check out at any time. More info Calls have been made for specific guidelines for the public health response to patients with leprosy after a recent case involving a rare form of the ...