Which among the following is a bacterial disease which affects the skin?

Leucoderma

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Measles

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Leprosy

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Chickenpox

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Solution

The correct option is C Leprosy
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease is a chronic infectious disease. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Appearence of skin lesions, reduced sensation, muscle weakness, etc are some of the symptoms of the disease.

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