No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disorder, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is a typical intracellular pathogen.

The bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, initially developed to provide protection against TB, also protects against leprosy; and the magnitude of this effect varies. Previous meta-analyses ...

You may have cramps before, during, and after your period. While they aren’t always a health concern, pelvic cramps may sometimes be a symptom of endometriosis or fibroids. At some point in ...