Leprosy Is

Question

Leprosy is
A)an infectious disease caused by a bacterium.
B)a disease of the blood.
C)also known as Hansen's disease.
D)described in the Bible.
E)an infectious disease caused by a bacterium, also known as Hansen's disease AND described in the Bible.

Accepted Answer

Leprosy is indeed an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is also commonly known as Hansen's disease, named after the Norwegian physician who first identified the causative agent. Leprosy has been described in various ancient texts, including the Bible. Therefore, the best choice is E: "an infectious disease caused by a bacterium, also known as Hansen's disease and described in the Bible."