Mycobacterium leprae on Palatine Tonsils and Adenoids of Asymptomatic Patients, Brazil.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(10): 2518-2520, 2020 10.
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ABSTRACT
We investigated palatine tonsil and adenoid specimens excised from otorhinolaryngological patients in a leprosy-endemic region of Brazil. Fite-Faraco staining identified Mycobacterium spp. in 9 of 397 specimen blocks. Immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium leprae, indicating that these organs can house M. leprae in persons inhabiting a leprosy-endemic region.
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Assunto principal:
Tonsila Faríngea
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Hanseníase
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article