Causes


Leprosy is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease, after the scientist who discovered M. leprae in 1873.

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae)

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae)

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae)

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae)

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae)

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae)