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Mycobacterium leprae
Pathology:
- etiologic agent responsible for leprosy (Hansen's disease)
- thrives particularly in peripheral Schwann cells & macrophages
- dystroglycan is a receptor for the entry of Mycobacterium leprae into peripheral nerve Schwann cells
Laboratory:
- Mycobacterium leprae dapsone resistance
- Mycobacterium leprae fluoroquinolone resistance
- Mycobacterium leprae rifampin resistance
- also see Mycobacterium
Notes:
- requires temperature < 37 C
Related
leprosy (Hansen's disease)
General
Mycobacterium
Properties
KINGDOM: monera
DIVISION: SCHIZOMYCETES
References
Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods,
19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co.,
Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1199-1200