Critical analysis: use of polymerase chain reaction to diagnose leprosy

• Main Authors: Flaviane Granero Maltempe (Author), Vanessa Pietrowski Baldin (Author), Mariana Aparecida Lopes (Author), Vera Lúcia Dias Siqueira (Author), Regiane Bertin de Lima Scodro (Author), Rosilene Fressatti Cardoso (Author), Katiany Rizzieri Caleffi-Ferracioli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease and an important public health problem, especially in developing countries. It is a chronic infectious disease that is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which has a predilection for the skin and peripheral nerves. Although it has low sensitivity, slit-s...