Leprosy, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is a chronic and infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves.

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With the first-ever case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the Georgia, here's what the The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has to say about the disease. What is Chronic Wasting ...