Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by Mycobacterium leprae(M.leprae)that is prevalent in some countries of Asia,Africa,and South America[1].Leprosy has traditionally been classified into two majo...Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by Mycobacterium leprae(M.leprae)that is prevalent in some countries of Asia,Africa,and South America[1].Leprosy has traditionally been classified into two major types,tuberculoid and lepromatous.Patients with tuberculoid leprosy(TLEP)have limited disease with relatively few bacteria in the skin and nerves and can successfully control the infection.展开更多
基金This research was supported by institutional funds from the University of Palermo.
文摘Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by Mycobacterium leprae(M.leprae)that is prevalent in some countries of Asia,Africa,and South America[1].Leprosy has traditionally been classified into two major types,tuberculoid and lepromatous.Patients with tuberculoid leprosy(TLEP)have limited disease with relatively few bacteria in the skin and nerves and can successfully control the infection.
