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Mycobacterium Leprae (Leprosy) Quiz

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Which of the following statements about Mycobacterium leprae is correct?

It prefers warm temperatures for growth.

Humans are the only reservoir for this bacterium.

It is transmitted primarily through direct contact with infected individuals.

It is an acid-fast bacterium due to the presence of mycolic acids. (correct)

What is the significance of the Lepromin Skin Test in the diagnosis of leprosy?

It is used to determine the type of leprosy, either tuberculoid or lepromatous. (correct)

A negative test suggests a poor cell-mediated immunity against the bacterium.

A positive test indicates a strong antibody response against M. leprae.

The test is not used for diagnostic purposes but for monitoring treatment response.

Which of the following statements about the treatment of leprosy is correct?

Clofazimine is not used in the treatment of any form of leprosy.

Tuberculoid leprosy is treated with a single drug therapy for a short duration.

Treatment duration for lepromatous leprosy is longer than tuberculoid leprosy. (correct)

Lepromatous leprosy is treated with a combination of dapsone and rifampin for 6 months.

What is the major reservoir for Mycobacterium leprae?

Armadillos Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the transmission of leprosy is correct?

It is transmitted through respiratory droplets from infected individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the clinical presentation in leprosy?

It determines the type of treatment required. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Acid Fast Gun Slinger' in relation to Mycobacterium leprae?

It refers to the ability of M. leprae to resist decolorization by acid-alcohol, making it acid-fast. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Tassels on coat and jacket' in relation to Mycobacterium leprae?

It describes the waxy nature of the mycolic acids present in the cell wall of M. leprae. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Armadillo County' in relation to Mycobacterium leprae?

It refers to the fact that armadillos are the major reservoir for M. leprae. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Hanson the Armadillo' in relation to Mycobacterium leprae?

It refers to the fact that leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease, named after the scientist who discovered the causative agent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Deputy carrying a rifle' in relation to the treatment of leprosy?

It refers to the use of multi-drug therapy for the treatment of tuberculoid leprosy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Deputy with rifle and white cloth, and cloth escape rope' in relation to the treatment of leprosy?

It refers to the use of multi-drug therapy for the treatment of lepromatous leprosy. Signup and view all the answers