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Infectious disease specialist says plague and leprosy still exist but are treatable

In an interview, Emanuele Nicastri of Rome’s Spallanzani Institute said that plague, leprosy and other diseases associated with the past have not disappeared. He said they are very rare and can be treated with antibiotics.

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What is happening

Nicastri stated that people have lost the ability to recognize these diseases because they seem outdated, although they still occur. He said that treatment today generally requires an antibiotic.

Why is it on the Radar?

The interview highlights the continuing presence of rare infectious diseases and the importance of recognizing them, while noting that they can be treated with antibiotics.

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