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Leprosy — Epidemiology & Control

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Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affecting skin and peripheral nerves. For NEET PG, the heavily-tested zones are the Ridley-Jopling spectrum versus WHO operational classification, MDT regimens, lepra reactions, disability grading, and the NLEP elimination milestones. - Causative organism: Mycobacterium leprae — an obligate intracellular, acid

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