In a Historical First, Chimps in Africa were Infected with Leprosy natureworldnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from natureworldnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Scientists have detected leprosy in wild chimpanzees for the first time, and the symptoms resemble those in infected people. A team of researchers recently found leprosy-infected chimps in unconnected populations in two West African countries:.