 The first common myth which is seen in leprosy is that leprosy spreads by shaking hands or touching a person or by sharing clothing, food, items, towels, utensils, that's a myth. The leprosy spreads by droplet infection. The second myth is that leprosy is not treatable. There are proper regimens, there are proper drugs now available which can treat leprosy. The third myth is that leprosy is a highly mutilating disease and as a result it can cause deformities. Leprosy does not cause deformities unless the patient has a very high bacteria load and the leprosy is neglected for many years.