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Unclean, Unclean!

Two thousand years ago leprosy was the MOST dreaded of all diseases.  The skin often lost feeling, but other times, it could be extremely painful.  Rashes and sores, particularly around the face, nose, hands, elbows, knees, buttocks and feet were common.  The disease often attacked the sinuses causing difficulty breathing, and as it advanced, could collapse sinus cavities, and even the nose itself. Continue reading Unclean, Unclean!

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