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Leprosy vaccines.

P Fine1, H Dockrell

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

Vaccine
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
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Leprosy, a chronic Mycobacterium leprae infection, causes debilitating nerve damage and stigma. Its sparse, rural distribution in endemic areas complicates control efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
  • It primarily affects the skin and nerves, leading to disabilities and stigma.
  • The disease remains prevalent in warmer global regions, including developing countries.