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Has there been a cure developed yet for leprosy?
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Yes: Leprosy can be effectively treated with dapson, rifampicin or clofazimine. However, Lepers remain outcasts & often there little to no money in poor countries to treat Leprosy. A leprosy vaccine is in development (Leprovac). BCG has been used as a vaccine for Leprosy but is not highly effective.
Answered 10/31/2014
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