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What is the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for leprosy elimination?
Options:
A .  1 case in 1000 individuals
B .  1 case in 10,000 individuals
C .  1 case in 1000,000 individuals
D .  1 case in 10,00,000 individuals
Answer: Option B
LEPROSY IS A BACTERIAL DISEASE CAUSED BY THE BACTERIA MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE WHICH AFFECTS MAINLY THE SKIN AND NERVES. AS PER WHO GUIDELINES, WHEN THE NUMBER OF LEPROSY PATIENTS GETS REDUCED TO BELOW 1 CASE PER 10,000 POPULATIONS.

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