Lecture 62 Leprosy, Botulism, Tetanus Flashcards

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General characteristics of mycobacterium leprae

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Acid-fast bacillus
Non-motile
No spores
Obligate intracellular organism (macrophages, schwann cells)
Aerobic or microaerophilic
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