Molecular Evidence for the Aerial Route of Infection of Mycobacterium leprae and the Role of Asymptomatic Carriers in the Persistence of Leprosy

Conclusions. Our findings strongly suggest that the aerosol route of infection and transmission is predominant and that HHCs contribute to the infection risk to themselves and probably to others.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - November 11, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Araujo, S., Freitas, L. O., Goulart, L. R., Goulart, I. M. B. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research