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  • A person sits in a chair and rubs their foot with their hand. Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves, eyes, and nose. It’s also called Hansen’s disease.

    Leprosy

    Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves of the hands and feet, eyes,…

  • Pediatrician exams a child's lymph nodes. Mumps is a virus that is spread like the common cold. Mumps symptoms can cause you to feel sick for two weeks.

    Mumps

    Learn about mumps and how it can be prevented.