Which of the Following Statements About Leprosy Is FALSE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about leprosy is FALSE?

• A) Patients with leprosy must be isolated.
• B) The etiologic agent is acid-fast.
• C) It is transmitted by direct contact.
• D) It is rarely fatal.
• E) Diagnosis is based on skin biopsy.

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