Q. Which Microorganism causes leprosy?

A
Trypanosoma brucei
B
Yersinia pestis
C
Mycobacterium Leprae
D
Candida
Solution:
  • Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease (HD).
  • It is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
  • Affects skin,eyes,nose,peripheral nerves,mucosa of upper respiratory tract.
  • It is transmitted through droplets from nose and mouth during close contact with an affected person.
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