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Hansens's disease is caused byA) prionsB) coxsackie A virusC) Streptococcus agalactiaeD) Neisseria meningitidisE) Mycobacterium leprae

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(E) Mycobacterium leprae is the correct answer.

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Hansens's disease is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.

hansen's disease is caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It is also knowns as leprosy.

Hansen's disease is a chronic long-lasting infection, which can cause damage to the respiratory tract, eyes,peripheral nerves, and skin.

This disease is spread through sneezes of a person infected with Hansen's disease.

Mycobacterium leprae is microaerophilic and rod-shaped bacteria also called Hansen's bacillus.

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