WorksheetsLeprosy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
All of the following is true regarding leprosy EXCEPT
It is described as Kusta Roga in Sushruta Smahita
M. leprae is first bacterial pathogen of humans to be described
M. leprae is non-cultivable pathogen
It is highly contagious disease
M. leprae can be maintained in ___.
Artificial culture media
Tissue culture
Nine banded armadillo
Foot pad of mice
Write the full scientific name of causative agent of Leprosy
(a)
Identify : Bacillary load - multibacillary
Lepromatous
Tuberculoid
Identify : Cell Mediated Immune Response - Normal
Lepromatous
Tuberculoid
Identify : Lepromin test - Negative
Lepromatous
Tuberculoid
Identify : Presence of epitheloid cells
Lepromatous
Tuberculoid
Identify : Humoral immunity - Exagerated
Lepromatous
Tuberculoid
ZN smear for leprosy shows 1-10 bacilli / OIF. What would be the grade report as grading system?
1+
2+
3+
4+
5+
Fernandez reaction means
Induration surrounded by erythema produced at the site of inoculation within 24-48 hours
Nodule formation of >5 mm size at the inoculation which ulcerates later on.
