Published Nov 7, 2017

Ep 2 Skin in the Game, Horse in the Race

Explore the biology and global impact of leprosy, a disease marked by its unique transmission and historical stigma, as hosts unravel the persistence of healthcare challenges and revisit the transformative legacy of Father Damien in Hawaii's past.

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Ep 2 Skin in the Game, Horse in the Race

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Understanding Leprosy

Martyr of Molokai

Leprosy and Exile

Competing Bacteria

Leprosy and Armadillos

Leprosy Treatment Challenges

Leprosy's Immune Mystery

Understanding Leprosy's History

Understanding Leprosy

Leprosy's Modern Challenges

Forms of Leprosy

Leprosy and Stigmatization

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Stigma of Leprosy

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Leprosy's Global Presence

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Biology of LeprosyErin Welsh and Erin Updyke explore the fascinating world of leprosy, a disease with a slow-growing bacterium and a surprising immunity rate among humans. They discuss its unique transmission dynamics and the role of armadillos as carriers.

Biology of Leprosy

Leprosy's Global PresenceLeprosy, though ancient, continues to affect thousands globally, with India being the most impacted. Despite available treatments, challenges in accessibility and discrimination persist.

Leprosy's Global Presence

Leprosy in HawaiiThe exile of leprosy patients to Molokai reveals a dark history of human rights abuses and misunderstanding of the disease. The story of Father Damien highlights the compassion and change that one individual can bring to a marginalized community.

Leprosy in Hawaii

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