Which of the following statements about leprosy is FALSE?
A)It is rarely fatal.
B)Patients with leprosy must be isolated.
C)It is transmitted by direct contact.
D)Diagnosis is based on skin biopsy.
E)The etiologic agent is acid-fast.

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Although leprosy can cause social stigma, patients with leprosy do not necessarily need to be isolated. With proper treatment, they can live a normal life and their risk of transmitting the disease to others is very low.

Which of the Following Statements About Leprosy Is FALSE