The Highly Destructive Form of Hansen's Disease is the Result

Question

The highly destructive form of Hansen's disease is the result of
A) poor immune response to Mycobacterium leprae.
B) autoimmune disease triggered by Mycobacteriu leprae.
C) intracellular infection with Clostridium botulinum.
D) poor immune response to Streptococcus agalactiae.
E) infection with rabies virus.

Accepted Answer

Hansen's Disease, also known as leprosy, is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The highly destructive form of the disease is due to a poor immune response to the bacteria, allowing it to spread and cause damage to skin, nerves, and other organs. Autoimmunity and infection with other pathogens like Clostridium botulinum or Streptococcus agalactiae are not associated with Hansen's Disease. The infection with rabies virus is a completely different disease that has different symptoms and pathogenesis.