Do iguanas cause leprosy

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2026-03-02 17:20

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No, iguanas do not cause leprosy. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, which primarily affects humans. While iguanas can carry certain bacteria and parasites, there is no evidence linking them to the transmission of leprosy.

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