Q. Which Microorganism causes leprosy?
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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