| D007918 |
Leprosy |
A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid. |
Hansen's Disease,Hansen Disease |
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| D009166 |
Mycobacterium leprae |
A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria that causes LEPROSY in man. Its organisms are generally arranged in clumps, rounded masses, or in groups of bacilli side by side. |
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| D002473 |
Cell Wall |
The outermost layer of a cell in most PLANTS; BACTERIA; FUNGI; and ALGAE. The cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the CELL MEMBRANE, and provides a protective barrier against physical or chemical agents. |
Cell Walls,Wall, Cell,Walls, Cell |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000907 |
Antibodies, Bacterial |
Immunoglobulins produced in a response to BACTERIAL ANTIGENS. |
Bacterial Antibodies |
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| D000942 |
Antigens, Bacterial |
Substances elaborated by bacteria that have antigenic activity. |
Bacterial Antigen,Bacterial Antigens,Antigen, Bacterial |
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| D012698 |
Serologic Tests |
Diagnostic procedures involving immunoglobulin reactions. |
Serodiagnosis,Serologic Test,Serological Tests,Test, Serologic,Tests, Serologic,Serodiagnoses,Serological Test,Test, Serological,Tests, Serological |
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