Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen Socially reviled throughout history as a “curse,” leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic, infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. This disease affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes, and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. However, around 95% of people are unable to … Continue reading Historical “Curse” No Longer: On Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)