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Current practice of genetic diagnosis for mycobacterium leprae

  • National Institute of Infectious Diseases

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Abstract

Laboratory tests necessary for the diagnosis of leprosy have not been well introduced in general hospitals and clinical laboratories. Therefore, several tests have been performed in Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases since July, 1997, as a part of administrative examinations (tests done by request of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). These examinations include histopathology, serum antibody titers (anti-PGL-I antibody), PCR test and bioactivity of anti-bacterial agents.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)261-264
Number of pages4
JournalJapanese Journal of Leprosy
Volume75
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Administrative examination
  • Genetic diagnosis
  • Pcr test
  • Specificity
  • Susceptibility

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