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25/01/2026

World Leprosy Day: What Infection Prevention Professionals Need to Know Beyond the Stigma

Leprosy remains rare, curable, and widely misunderstood. In this World Leprosy Day interview, infectious disease expert Matthew Pullen, MD, breaks down current epidemiology, transmission risk, and what IPC professionals need to know to respond with evidence-based care—not fear.