Leprosy bacillus was invented by :__________?
Correct answer: C. Hansen
- A. Koch
- B. Harvey
- C. Hansen
- D. Fleming
Explanation
Gerhard Armauer Hansen identified the bacterium responsible for leprosy, now called Mycobacterium leprae, so it is known as Hansen's bacillus. Students may choose Koch because he discovered several disease-causing bacteria, but Koch did not identify the leprosy bacillus.
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