Question

Which of the following is the true statement in the case of Leprosy:

• A. The indeterminate type of Leprosy is bacteriologically positive.
• B. Tuberculoid type of Leprosy is bacteriologically negative.
• C. Lepromatous type of Leprosy is bacteriologically negative.
• D. Pure neuritic type of Leprosy is bacteriologically positive.

Hint:

The bacteriological test for Leprosy shows positivity in lepromatous and indeterminate types but is negative in tuberculoid and pure neuritic types.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the types of Leprosy.

- Indeterminate type of Leprosy is bacteriologically negative, not positive.
- Tuberculoid type of Leprosy is bacteriologically negative, typically showing a few skin lesions and nerve damage.
- Lepromatous type is bacteriologically positive, with numerous skin lesions and extensive nerve involvement.
- Pure neuritic type of Leprosy is bacteriologically negative and affects the peripheral nerves without skin lesions.