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In medieval times, leprosy was often seen as a highly contagious and incurable disease, leading to social isolation for those afflicted. Treatments varied and included herbal remedies, isolation in leper colonies, and religious rituals, but effective medical treatments were largely nonexistent. Consequently, while some individuals may have survived for many years with the disease, definitive survival rates are difficult to determine due to the lack of historical records and the stigma surrounding leprosy. Overall, many people lived with the condition for extended periods rather than being "cured."

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