Differences between types of Mycobacterium leprae Flashcards by Unknown Unknown | Brainscape

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What are differences between two types of Mycobacterium leprae?

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Lepromatous form (more severe)—high bacterial load, leonine facies and disfiguration, Th2 mediated
Tuberculoid form (less severe)—low bacterial load, hairless skin plaques, Th1-mediated

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