“Kusta”: Is it a curse?

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“Kusta”: Is it a curse?

Does it still exist in Malaysia and other countries worldwide? Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humankind. It is also known as Hansen’s disease or “kusta” in Malay. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which affects peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tracts and eyes. Historically...

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Main Author:	Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Malaysian Medical Gazette 2016
Subjects:	R Medicine (General) RL Dermatology
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/64360/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/64360/7/64360%20Kusta%20-Is%20It%20A%20Curse.pdf

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