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) M. leprae.
D) E. coli.
E) H. leprae.

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium leprae is the only known human pathogen that preferentially attacks the peripheral nerves. This results in the characteristic clinical manifestation of leprosy (also known as Hansen's disease), which is characterized by skin lesions and nerve damage leading to sensory loss and muscle weakness. The other options listed do not specifically target peripheral nerves as a primary characteristic of their pathogenesis.