In 2017 Union budget the government announced leprosy would be ldquo eliminated rdquo in India by 20...........

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In 2017 Union budget, the government announced leprosy would be “eliminated” in India by 2018. Which of the following statement is not true about leprosy?

Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease

World Leprosy Day is celebrated on January 30

WHO target for leprosy elimination is 2 October, 2019

Peripheral nerves & the skin are mainly affected in leprosy.

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Explanation:

WHO target for leprosy elimination is 2020.Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.