Leprosy patients from all over the United States were sent to Carville to be kept in isolation away from the public, as not much about leprosy transmission was known at the time, and stigma …

Aug 5, 2025 · What Is Leprosy? Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and around your body. Leprosy has existed …

Dec 5, 2025 · Each year, up to 225 people in the U.S. and 250,000 around the world are diagnosed with leprosy. Leprosy was once feared as a highly contagious, devastating disease. …

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a bacterial infection that can damage your nerves, muscles, eyes, skin and respiratory tract. It can cause permanent paralysis, blindness, and damage to your …

Jan 24, 2025 · Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left …

Dec 2, 2025 · leprosy, chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord), and the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, …

Dec 16, 2025 · Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, causes skin lesions, nerve damage, and blindness. It spreads through long-term contact with untreated people.

What is leprosy? Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease, is a mildly infectious disease. Around 200,000 people across the world are diagnosed with leprosy each year. Leprosy is curable …

Jan 15, 2025 · Leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, harms the skin and peripheral nervous system. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, treatment and more.

Oct 25, 2023 · Leprosy (or Hansen’s disease) is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection that can cause disfigurement and disability if left untreated. Discover the symptoms and see pictures.