Which characteristic regarding leprosy is true?
a. A few cases have been found in underde-veloped countries.
b. Affected clients must be confined away from the general population.
c. Treatment with multiple antibiotic agents is necessary.
d. Treatment of leprosy involves immuno-suppressive drugs.
C
Leprosy is a communicable disease caused by mycobacteria. It is present in most areas of the world, including the United States. It can be controlled with a long course of multiple antibiotics and does not require the client to be isolated.
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