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This image depicts the two hands of a patient, who was afflicted with the disease known as Hansen’s disease, and more commonly referred to as leprosy, caused by the Gram-positive bacterium, Mycobacterium leprae. Note the severe mutilation, and degeneration of all fingers.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Arthur E. Kaye
Creation Date: 1970
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Copyright Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions.