Competing Bacteria
Leprosy's decline coincided with the rise of tuberculosis, suggesting a fierce competition between the two closely related bacteria for survival in the human body. Despite this decline, the inhumane treatment of leprosy victims persisted well into the 20th century, with laws forcing individuals into isolation and stripping them of their rights. The chilling reality is that these practices continued in the United States as late as the 1960s, highlighting a dark chapter in human history.In this clip
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