What is leprosy?

Leprosy, or Hansen's Disease, is a chronic infection caused by a bacteria known as, mycobacterium leprae. It is a disease that can lead to severe, disfiguring skin sores or lesions and nerve damage outside of the brain, as well as in the spine, arms and/or legs.

How do members experience leprosy?

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.