What does leprosy mean?
A chronic bacterial infection that primarily affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing disfiguring skin lesions and nerve damage. Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease.
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"The leprosy patient was shunned by the community due to the social stigma surrounding the disease."
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