First Case of Leprosy Confirmed in Croatia

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A case of leprosy in a foreign worker has been confirmed in Croatia, but the Ministry of Health assures that the situation is under control and that there is no reason to panic.

delo.si

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The man presented with symptoms of leprosy at the Split Epidemiological Department about 10 days ago.

24ur.com

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Our southern neighbors have confirmed their first case of leprosy in decades. Croatian epidemiologists confirmed the disease in Split, the news coming a day after two cases were reported from Romania.

Deník.cz

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Croatia has confirmed its first case of leprosy. The infected person is a man living in Split.

Gazeta

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Romanian authorities have confirmed a case of leprosy in their country. In addition to the one infected person, two others are under observation. All worked at the same massage parlor.

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Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria. It is mainly transmitted by coughing or sneezing and requires prolonged contact with an infected person.