Leprosy

(Hansen’s Disease)

Leprosy is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. In Ontario, a very small number of imported cases occur per year. Although it is not fully understood how leprosy spreads, it is thought to be through frequent close contact with untreated infected persons. Leprosy affects skin, nerves and mucous membranes and is treated with antibiotics. Untreated cases may result in severe nerve damage, including paralysis of the hands and feet.

Event

PHO Rounds: The 2022 Mpox Outbreaks in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal: Impact of Sexual Networks and Interventions on Transmission Dynamics

This Rounds will also look at the relative contribution of changes in sexual behaviors, contact tracing/isolation, and first-dose vaccination on mpox transmission in Canada.

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