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    Which modern-day disease was called kushta in Sanskrit?

    Question #73581. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Dec 21 06 2:50 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		Vitiligo and Leprosy.

    Vitiligo (leucoderma) is often misunderstood as leprosy, especially because it's also called kushta.

    http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/02/22/stories/2005022200400100.htm

    Dec 21 06, 3:51 AM

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