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Am I at risk of contracting leprosy?
A few days ago, I bought tissues from a woman because she looked like she needed help. After that I suddenly had a thought, what if she had leprosy (because she showed some symptoms of it). I took the tissue packets and did not wash my hands, then I even drank my bottle with my unwashed hands? Could I be infected via this route? Can it spread through touch saliva, etc? Please help me, this issue is driving me crazy, I'm really worried that I might infect my family members too. Thanks for your time. Could you please help me?
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the chances of getting leprosy as such are negligible. moreover it is very rare these days
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