This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
Finding acid-fast bacilli within peripheral nerves is most suggestive of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Relapsing fever, B. Syphilis, C. Leprosy, D. Tuberculosis
C: Leprosy
Answer: C: Leprosy 
Explanation: Lepromatous and tuberculoid leprosy, the major forms of leprosy, are caused by infection with Mycobacterium leprae. Nerve involvement is most typical of the lepromatous form. Histologic sections reveal acid-fast bacilli within peripheral nerves.