Which of the Following Is Not True About Leprosy

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about leprosy?

• A)It is caused by Hansen's bacillus in honor of its discoverer.
• B)Mycobacterium leprae is highly virulent, causing disease in most individuals that are exposed.
• C)Armadillos harbor a genetically identical M.leprae.
• D)Early signs appear as small, spotty lesions colored differently than the surrounding skin.
• E)The number of new cases in the U.S.each year is about 50 to 100, mostly associated with recent immigrants.

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