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What is the other name for Leprosy?

A.
Botulism
B.
Tetanus
C.
Hansen's disease
D.
Rabies

Solution:

The correct answer is Hansen's disease.Hansens diseaseHansens disease is also known as leprosy.It is a long-term infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a slow-growing bacteria.It can even affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and nose (respiratory tract).The disease is not a highly contagious disease (spread between people).World Leprosy Day was started in 1954 and observed every year on the last Sunday of January.Additional InformationBotulismThe word is derived from a Latin word 'Botulus', meaning 'Sausage'.It is a rare and fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum.The bacterium attacks the nerves.Some of the symptoms areWeaknessBlurred visionTirednessSpeech troubleAntibiotics are also prepared for wound botulism.TetanusIt is also known as lockjaw.It is a bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms.Symptoms of tetanus arefeversweatingheadachetrouble swallowinghigh blood pressurefast heart rateIt is caused by an infection with the Clostridium tetani.The bacterium is commonly found in soil, saliva, dust, and manure.The disease can be prevented by immunization with the tetanus vaccine.RabiesIt is a viral disease that causes brain inflammation in humans.The symptoms include fever and tingling at the site of exposure.Some other symptoms are nauseauncontrolled excitementfear of waterloss of consciousnessRabies is caused by lyssaviruses

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