Leprosy is caused by

Options

A. virus
B. bacteria
C. protozoa
D. retrovirus

Answer

B

Explanation

Leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium Leprae. It affects mainly the skin and the nerves. Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease after the scientist M. leprae who discovered it in 1873. Leprosy is spread between people. This is believed to occur through a cough or contact with fluid from the nose of an infected person.