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Q · Health and Disease medium · 45s
Leprosy is caused by:
TopicHealth and Disease
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mycobacterium leprae infects skin and peripheral nerves causing deformities and skin lesions, transmitted via droplets and prolonged contact.
Final Answer: Option B - Bacteria (Mycobacterium leprae)