Study on the Cross -reaction of M. leprae 85 complex A and B with M. tuberculosis

Title:
Study on the Cross -reaction of M. leprae 85 complex A and B with M. tuberculosis

Author:
Yin Y, Wu Q, He W

Address:
National Center for STD and Leprosy Control, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 12 Jiangwangmiao Road, Nanjing 210042, P. R. China

Source:
China leprosy journal,1998，（14）4:217-219

Abstract:
The cross-reaction antigeneicties of M. leprae 85 complex A and B with M. tuberculosis 85 complex were studied respectively. The results showed that the M. leprae 85 complex B has higher specificity than the complex A which showed a crossing reaction with 85 complex of M. tuberculosis.

Key words: M. leprae; 85 complex

Language: Chinese