How can one avoid catching Leprosy ?
Dear editor, Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.Leprosy is an ancient disease that has afflicted humans since before 300 BC. Recorded instances of Leprosy have been found in ancient texts from China, Egypt, and India, among others. Contrary to popular belief, Leprosy does not cause body parts, such as fingers, toes, etc, to simply fall off.