Experimental models of leprosy
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic granulomatous bacterial disease which mainly affects skin and peripheral nervous system. Leprosy is caused by the obligate intercellular pathogen known as Mycobacterium leprae. Creating experimental models of leprosy is associated with serious problems due to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Russian |
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State Scientific Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
2017-08-01
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Series: | Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii |
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Online Access: | https://www.vestnikdv.ru/jour/article/view/193 |