Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 20 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 634: 5

Answer

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Leprosy or Hansen's disease is caused by mycobacterium laprea. Leprosy has two types; tuberculoid leprosy and lepromatous leprosy. Rabies is a viral disease caused by rabies virus. It causes inflammation of the brain. Meningitis is inflammation of meninges that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a virus or bacteria. Tetanus is an infection caused by Clostridium tetani. This bacteria produces a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin (blocks inhibitory neurotransmitters) that affects the brain. This disease is characterized by muscle spasms.
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