Leprosy has existed for more than 3,000 years and is the one of the oldest diseases known to humanity. Though a cure is available, 200,000 individuals are still diagnosed with the disease each year.

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disorder, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is a typical intracellular pathogen.

The bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, initially developed to provide protection against TB, also protects against leprosy; and the magnitude of this effect varies. Previous meta-analyses ...

This Review reports on a series of recent discoveries that have added to the characterization of the molecular and cellular basis of primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) in humans. A total of more ...

Faith in action: faith leaders in Sri Lanka meet ahead of an interfaith leprosy awareness event. (Photo: The Leprosy Mission) In a world where faith and politics are at odds, it has been heartening to ...

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