Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease and is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Symptoms may include granulomas in respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. These results to inability to feel pain and thus loss of parts of extremities due to repeated injuries may occur.
Related Journals of Leprosy
Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology, Mycobacterial Diseases, Journal of Probiotics & Health, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, International Microbiology, Advances in Applied Microbiology.