Q. What is the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for leprosy elimination?
Answer: 1 case in 10,000 individuals
Notes: Leprosy is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae which affects mainly the skin and nerves. As per WHO guidelines, when the number of leprosy patients gets reduced to below 1 case per 10,000 populations.

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