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Differential growth of Mycobacterium leprae strains (SNP genotypes) in armadillos.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Aug 2018
Sharma Rahul, Singh Pushpendra, Pena Maria, Subramanian Ramesh, Chouljenko Vladmir, Kim Joohyun, Kim Nayong, Caskey John, Baudena Marie A, Adams Linda B, Truman Richard W
Abstract excerpt
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) has occurred throughout human history, and persists today at a low prevalence in most populations. Caused by Mycobacterium leprae, the infection primarily involves the skin, mucosa and peripheral nerves. The susceptible host range for Mycobacterium leprae is quite narrow. Besides humans, nine banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) and red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) are the only...
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