Which one of the following is NOT a viral disease?

Leprosy

The correct answer is Option (1)- Leprosy

• Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae.
• The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities.
• The bacteria are transmitted via droplets from the nose and mouth during close and frequent contact with untreated cases.
• Leprosy is curable with multidrug therapy (MDT).
• Leprosy is reported from all the six WHO Regions; the majority of annual new case detections are from South-East Asia.