Leprosy Is

Question

Leprosy is
A) an infectious disease caused by a virus.
B) a disease of the blood.
C) also known as Hansen's disease.
D) always fatal.
E) acquired by droplet transmission.

Accepted Answer

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is not caused by a virus nor is it a disease of the blood. While left untreated it can cause damage to nerves, eyes, skin, and other organs, leprosy is not always fatal. It is usually spread through prolonged contact with an infected person, not by droplet transmission.