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Leprosy: An Ancient Disease That Continues to Linger

infectious diseases, medical topics, Portfolio, reporting
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Though there are antibiotics to counter its effects, we haven’t eradicated Hansen’s Disease, which is why it’s so disconcerting that few physicians are able to identify—and thus treat—the condition.

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