For my money, there's nothing funnier than a good leprosy joke.

Subj: Leprosy?
Date: 95-10-18 13:38:20 EDT
From: Baked Ham
To: daumerie@who.ch
CC: Baked Ham

I was glad to find your World Wide Web site dealing with leprosy, as I think I have contracted it. I have had severe itching all over my hands and arms, with little red bumps cropping up everywhere. The pain and itching is awful. Will you please advise?

I think I may have contracted the leprosy on a recent hiking expedition, as one of the women there was coughing a LOT. She looked a little wan, too.

I'd appreciate any feedback,
John Myers Hargrave

Subj: Re: Leprosy?
Date: 95-10-19 03:05:17 EDT
From: daumeried@who.ch
To: bakedham@aol.com

Well, I do not think you have contracted Leprosy. Your symptoms look very much like scabies and I would advise you to consult a dermatologist. Best regards