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) |