why was leprosy such a big issue hundreds of years ago?

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I remember watching a documentary about a Greek town where they would send people with Leprosy. Why was leprosy such a big deal if 95% of people are immune to it?

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Leprosy caused disfigurement. There was no cure. It was infectious. It was feared.

Google leper colony of Molokai in Hawaii.

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