6th June 2025

A 29-year-old male who has recently emigrated from India presents with hypopigmented lesions on the back and a loss of sensation in feet and fingers.

A 29-year-old male who has recently emigrated from India presents with hypopigmented lesions on the back and a loss of sensation in feet and fingers. You perform a full neurological examination and he has loss of sensation to pinprick and light touch of distal extremities. His vital signs are within normal range.

What is the most likely causative organism for this condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.