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Mycobacteria in nerve trunks of long-term treated leprosy patients.

Abstract

Mycobacteria were present in 4 out of 8 mixed peripheral nerve trunks from patients (3 BT and 1 BL) treated with DDS and/or MDT for periods ranging from 21 months to 8 years. Most of the bacilli appeared to be 'whole'. Nerve destruction with areas of granulomatous infiltration appeared more active than expected. Possible reasons for a continued presence of bacilli in treated nerves and its implications in 'relapse' are discussed.

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Journal Article
Author
Pereira J H
Palande D D
Gschmeissner S E

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