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What is the primary cause of leprosy?
What is the primary cause of leprosy?
- Bacterial infection (correct)
- Viral infection
- Fungal infection
- Parasitic infection
Which body parts are most commonly affected by leprosy?
Which body parts are most commonly affected by leprosy?
- Muscles and bones
- Skin, nerves, and mucous membranes (correct)
- Eyes and throat
- Internal organs
What is the significance of early diagnosis in leprosy treatment?
What is the significance of early diagnosis in leprosy treatment?
- Early diagnosis can prevent permanent damage and disability. (correct)
- It primarily helps in minimizing the spread to others.
- It mainly affects older adults, so timing is less critical.
- It is not important as leprosy is self-limiting.
Which of the following statements about the transmission of leprosy is true?
Which of the following statements about the transmission of leprosy is true?
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What is the role of antibiotics in leprosy treatment?
What is the role of antibiotics in leprosy treatment?
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Study Notes
Leprosy: An Overview
- Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
- The bacteria primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and testes.
- Early diagnosis of leprosy is crucial for preventing permanent nerve damage and disfigurement.
- Leprosy is spread through prolonged, close contact with an untreated person with multibacillary leprosy, who is shedding bacteria.
- Antibiotics effectively kill the bacteria and cure leprosy.
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Test your knowledge on leprosy, including its causes, affected body parts, and the importance of early diagnosis in treatment. This quiz also covers transmission methods and the role of antibiotics in managing the disease.
