Granulomas are complex cellular structures composed predominantly of macrophages and
lymphocytes that function to contain and kill invading pathogens. Here, we investigated the …

Introduction Leprosy is a chronic infectious condition and the main cause of neuropathy that
occurs brought on by M. leprae. It is known that the biological characteristics of the human …

Background Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is often
late-or misdiagnosed leading to irreversible disabilities. Blood transcriptomic biomarkers …

Background: Mycobacterium leprae is an intracellular bacillus that causes leprosy, a
neglected disease that affects macrophages and Schwann cells. Leprosy reactions are …

Peripheral neuropathy is the main cause of physical disability in leprosy patients.
Importantly, the extension and pattern of peripheral damage has been linked to how the host …

Clostridioides difficile is the leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea in
industrialized countries. Many questions remain to be answered about the mechanisms …

Granulomas are complex cellular structures comprised predominantly of macrophages and
lymphocytes that function to contain and kill invading pathogens. Here, we investigated …

Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease that remains a serious public health problem in
developing countries. According to the Madrid classification, leprosy presents in four clinical …

Leprosy is a major health concern and continues to be a source of fear and stigma among
people worldwide. Despite remarkable achievements in the treatment, understanding of …

Infection with Mycobacterium leprae, the causative organism of leprosy, is still endemic in
numerous parts of the world including the southwestern United States. The broad variation …