Transmission of Mycobacterium Leprae Involves

Question

Transmission of Mycobacterium leprae involves
A) direct contact.
B) respiratory transmission.
C) both direct contact and the respiratory route.
D) penetration into unbroken skin.

Accepted Answer

Transmission of Mycobacterium leprae can occur through both direct contact with an infected person or respiratory transmission through droplets from an infected person's nose and mouth. Direct contact can occur through prolonged close contact or contact with articles recently contaminated by an infected person. The bacterium does not penetrate unbroken skin.