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Leprosy (Hansen Disease)
Definition Leprosy (Hansen disease), which is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic infection found worldwide but with about 75% of cases reported in India, Brazil, and Indonesia. The primary clinical manifestation is hypopigmented, hypoesthetic or anesthetic, nonpruritic skin lesions.…