hansen's disease

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What does hansen's disease mean?

The disease leprosy, caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae.

Where does hansen's disease come from?

Named after Norwegian physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen (1841–1912), who in 1873 discovered the bacterium causing the disease.

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