The Only Known Human Pathogen That Preferentially Attacks the Peripheral

Question

The only known human pathogen that preferentially attacks the peripheral nerves is
A)N.meningitidis.
B)polio virus.
C)E.coli.
D)M.leprae.

Accepted Answer

M. leprae causes leprosy, a chronic bacterial infection that targets the peripheral nervous system, leading to sensory loss and motor deficits. The other options listed do not have a predilection for attacking the peripheral nerves.