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However, this mildly communicable disease (also called Hansens disease) caused by slow-growing bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, can be cured.
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However, this mildly communicable disease (also called Hansens disease) caused by slow-growing bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, can be cured.
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