leprosy

Who discovered the causative agency of leprosy?

• Gerhard Armauer Hansen
• Robert Koch
• Louis Pasteur
• Alexander Fleming

Leprosy is a viral infection

• YES

• NO

What is the most common mode of transmission?

• Vector-borne
• Foodborne
• Direct contact
• Respiratory droplets

What is causative agent of leprosy?

• Streptococcus pyogenes
• Escherichia coli
• Salmonella typhi
• Mycobacterium leprae

Leprosy is a curable disease

• yes

• no

What are the early symptoms of leprosy?

• Skin lesions

• Joint pain

• Headache

• Fever

Which parts of the body can leprosy affect?

• The teeth

• The finger nails

• The hair

• The nerves, skin, eye, and the lining of the nose (nasal mucosa).

How can leprosy be diagnosed?

• Physical examination

• Biopsy

• Microscopic examination

• All of the above

How is leprosy traditionally treated?

• Antibiotics

• Surgery

• Herbal remedies

• Physical therapy

Leprosy awareness Day is in which month?

• March
• September
• December
• January