Friday, November 6, 2026
Category: Bacterial Infections, Featured, Mycobacterial Infections
Dr. Beata Casañas, Professor of Medicine at the Morsani College of Medicine, discusses leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, one of the earliest recorded diseases that is still affecting people in the modern era of medicine. Dr. Casañas begins by discussing the history of of leprosy, from its origins in ancient history, to the discovery of the M. leprae bacillus, to the modern era of treatment. Next, she discusses the current epidemiology of Hansen’s, including the hotspot’s worldwide and the populations and groups most often affected. Moving on, the pathophysiology of the disease is discussed, followed by classification schedules, diagnosis, and treatment, which can have important side effects. Lastly, Dr. Casañas discusses national resources for assisting the clinician with management, including the National Hansen’s Disease Program.
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