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