Mycobacterium leprae is typically found infecting the ears,toes,and fingers of its host due to its
A)requirement for well-oxygenated blood.
B)easy access to those parts.
C)need for cooler temperatures.
D)long incubation period.

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Mycobacterium leprae prefers cooler temperatures, which is why it often infects the extremities like ears, toes, and fingers, where the body temperature is slightly lower than the core body temperature.

Mycobacterium Leprae Is Typically Found Infecting the Ears,toes,and Fingers of Its