Which of the Following Diseases is the Result of a Bacterial

Question

Which of the following diseases is the result of a bacterial infection of peripheral nerves?
A) botulism
B) acute bacterial meningitis
C) Hansen's disease
D) tetanus
E) rabies

Accepted Answer

Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, which infects peripheral nerves and leads to numbness, weakness, and tissue damage. The other options listed are caused by different types of bacteria and affect different parts of the nervous system.