primates <\/a>themselves, might also carry the condition and spread it to either other carrier animals or through to humans who have had direct contact with them.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat this means in colonies is that there should be a regular check of wild colonies by trained veterinarians should any cases of leprosy or other infections be reported. This helps to keep the wild population under control (and subsequently in better health).
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Other than this, stopping the illegal animal trade both for food and pets can help to stop leprosy from spreading under these groups, where they are illegally moved from one part to another with active infections and other diseases that might spread to other animals (or end up spreading directly to humans).
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If you work with animals and suspect that you have been exposed to something the animals might have crossed over to you, see a doctor as soon as possible (and of course, inform the supervisor that something might be up!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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