Staining methods used in the identification of Mycobacterium leprae: historical review

Authors

  • Luiz Fernando de Góes Siqueira Secretaria de Estado da Saúde; Instituto de Saúde
  • Regina Gomes de Almeida Secretaria de Estado da Saúde; Instituto de Saúde; Divisão de Hansenologia e Dermatologia Sanitária
  • Walter Belda Secretaria de Estado da Saúde; Instituto de Saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101984000300006

Keywords:

Mycobacterium leprae, Dyes, Bacillus^i2^sstains and stain

Abstract

A historical review of the staining methods utilized in the bacilloscopic identification of the Mycobacterium leprae was made. Beside the description of each method and its variants, an extensive bibliographical review is made.

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Published

1984-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (1984)

Section

Review

How to Cite

Siqueira, L. F. de G., Almeida, R. G. de, & Belda, W. (1984). Staining methods used in the identification of Mycobacterium leprae: historical review . Revista De Saúde Pública, 18(3), 246-258. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101984000300006