The "leprosy" mentioned in the Bible was not what is commonly called leprosy today (Hansen's disease). Rather, it may have been a form of psoriasis or a fungal infection. Nonetheless it was highly contagious, so those who had leprosy had to follow strict rules of hygiene.
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