All of the following statements about the nodular form of Hansen's disease are true EXCEPT:
A)incubation time averages 2 - 5 years
B)the bacteria has a predilection for cooler parts of the human body
C)severe lepromatous disease erodes bone
D)surgery can restore the use of extremely crippled hands and feet

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The nodular form of Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, typically has a longer incubation time than 2 - 5 years. This period can extend up to several years, making statement A incorrect. The bacteria responsible for Hansen's disease, Mycobacterium leprae, indeed prefers cooler parts of the body (B), can cause severe damage including bone erosion in its lepromatous form (C), and surgical interventions can help restore function in limbs affected by the disease (D).

All of the Following Statements About the Nodular Form of Hansen's