Question

Leprosy is caused by infection with the bacterium named as?

• A. Mycobacterium leprae
• B. Mycobacterium bovis
• C. Mycobacterium avium
• D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Mycobacterium leprae

Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae.