Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes, and can lead to severe…
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A chimpanzee named Woodstock with leprosy in Ivory Coast. Credit: Tai Chimpanzee Project Researchers have confirmed cases of the disease among two unconnected West African…