Comparative Evaluation of RLEP-PCR and Conventional Laboratory Methods for Confirmation of Clinically Diagnosed Early-stage Leprosy in Eastern India

Comparative Evaluation of RLEP-PCR and Conventional Laboratory Methods for Confirmation of Clinically Diagnosed Early-stage Leprosy in Eastern India

Introduction: Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Diagnosis of leprosy is confirmed based on cardinal signs and symptoms along with supportive laboratory investigations. Early diagnosis and treatment of new cases are essential to prevent disease burden and sp...

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Main Authors: Rojalini Das, Dharitri Mohapatra, Rakesh Kumar Panda, Swapna Jena, Gopal Krishna Purohit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2023-01-01
Series:National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Subjects:
fite faracco staining
histopathology
leprae-specific repetitive element-polymerase chain reaction
slit skin smear
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