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Viability of Mycobacterium leprae in the environment and its role in leprosy dissemination

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2016
Background: Leprosy, a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a public health concern in certain countries, including India. Although the prevalence of the disease has fallen drastically over time, new cases continue to occur at nearly the ...
P. Mohanty   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mycobacterium leprae in bone marrow

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia, 2014
The case of a 54-year-old man, who was referred to evaluate a consumptive syndrome with anemia and fever of unknown origin, is reported. A physical examination revealed madarosis, nodular lesions on the ears, nasal soft tissue collapse, subcutaneous nodules on arms and generalized lymphadenopathy.
Oliveira, Leonardo Rodrigues de   +1 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Neopterin as a Tool for Primate Ecoimmunology: Current Knowledge, Practical Application, and New Directions From Captivity to the Wild

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Primatology, Volume 87, Issue 10, October 2025.
Neopterin is a sensitive and specific biomarker of intracellular pathogen infection and chronic inflammation, and affected by environmental, life‐history, and sex‐contextual factors. This review offers best‐practice guidelines and practical advice on sample collection, storage, and analysis in primates when used for ecoimmunological conservation and ...
Verena Behringer, Caroline Deimel
wiley   +1 more source

Pyrimidine scavenging by Mycobacterium leprae [PDF]

open access: yesFEMS Microbiology Letters, 1989
Mycobacterium leprae incorporated exogenously supplied pyrimidines as bases or nucleosides, but not as a nucleotide, into its nucleic acids. Notably, thymine was incorporated approximately 5 times more rapidly than thymidine by both suspensions of, or intracellular M. leprae.
openaire   +2 more sources

Body Modifications in Adolescents: Risks, Responsibilities, and the Role of Paediatricians

open access: yesActa Paediatrica, Volume 114, Issue 10, Page 2518-2525, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim This European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) position paper provides a comprehensive overview of body modifications (BMs) among adolescents, addressing prevalence, health implications and regulatory gaps. Based on these findings, it offers evidence‐based recommendations for healthcare providers and policymakers to improve adolescent ...
Nora Karara   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mycobacterial genomics and structural bioinformatics: opportunities and challenges in drug discovery

open access: yesEmerging Microbes and Infections, 2019
Of the more than 190 distinct species of Mycobacterium genus, many are economically and clinically important pathogens of humans or animals. Among those mycobacteria that infect humans, three species namely Mycobacterium tuberculosis (causative agent of ...
Vaishali P. Waman   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Human NOD2 Recognizes Structurally Unique Muramyl Dipeptides from Mycobacterium leprae

open access: yesInfection and Immunity, 2016
The innate immune system recognizes microbial pathogens via pattern recognition receptors. One such receptor, NOD2, via recognition of muramyl dipeptide (MDP), triggers a distinct network of innate immune responses, including the production of ...
M. Schenk   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Multiple Bilateral Erythematous and Suppurative Cutaneous Nodules in a 40‐Year‐Old Indian Female

open access: yes
JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 4, Issue 5, Page 1270-1273, December 2025.
Aditi Anand   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimating the Effective Population Size Across Space and Time in the Critically Endangered Western Chimpanzee in Guinea‐Bissau: Challenges and Implications for Conservation Management

open access: yesEvolutionary Applications, Volume 18, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT The western chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) is a Critically Endangered taxon. In Guinea‐Bissau (GB), the subspecies is increasingly threatened, but there is a lack of understanding regarding the degree of genetic threat faced by populations.
Maria Joana Ferreira da Silva   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Visibly Enlarged Feeder Nerves in Hansen's Disease: A Diagnostic Beacon

open access: yes
JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 4, Issue 5, Page 1260-1262, December 2025.
Sunil Jaiswal   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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