Recent Examples on the WebLeprosy, known as Hansen's disease, typically manifests through painful skin lesions and peripheral nerve damage.—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2023 Leprosy — also known as Hansen's disease — is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States, rising evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 31 July 2023 Leprosy, scientifically known as Hansen's disease, has never been common in the U.S., with most cases previously involving people who immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas.—Brandon Girod, USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
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