Question

Different species of Mycobacterium cause

• A. Syphilis and diphtheria
• B. Whooping cough and leprosy
• C. Tuberculosis and leprosy
• D. Syphilis and gonorrhoea

Answer 1

The correct option is C Tuberculosis and leprosy

• Tuberculosis is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. The symptoms of active TB is a chronic cough with blood-containing sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.

• Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a long-term infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Symptoms include granulomas of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. This may result in a lack of ability to feel pain, which can lead to the loss of parts of extremities due to repeated injuries or infection due to unnoticed wounds.

• So, the correct answer is 'Tuberculosis and Leprosy'.