Publisher's Synopsis
Mycobacterium leprae is the pathogen that's responsible for causing leprosy, commonly known as Hansen's disease. Leprosy is an infectious disease (my-co-bak-TEER-ee-um LEP-pray).
It is possible for it to have an effect on your eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, which can result in disfiguring sores and damage to the nerves. Since ancient times, people have been afflicted with leprosy. Because leprosy was such a poorly known disease for many centuries, people avoided and avoided individuals who were infected with it.
