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

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While isolation may have been practiced historically, it is not necessary with modern treatment methods. Leprosy is treatable with antibiotics and patients do not need to be isolated once treatment has begun.

Which of the Following Statements About Leprosy Is FALSE