The immunology of other mycobacteria: M. ulcerans, M. leprae

The immunology of other mycobacteria: M. ulcerans, M. leprae

Mycobacterial pathogens can be categorized into three broad groups: Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex causing tuberculosis, M. leprae and M. lepromatosis

A 69-year-old woman died in Salta capital after complications due to influenza, while a new case of leprosy was confirmed in Tartagal. This was reported by the Ministry of Public Health in its last epidemiological report, corresponding to the week of 27 April to 3 May (Epidemiological Week 18). The patient had not received the influenza vaccine and had comorbidities. This is the first death due to respiratory diseases recorded in the province du…

The transmission of this disease requires close and prolonged contact.

So far this year it is the second notification that is registered in the province. Respiratory diseases also continue to increase. On Wednesday, from the Ministry of Public Health reported the data provided by the General Directorate of Epidemiological Coordination, on different pathologies that are under its surveillance until the epidemiological week (SE) 18, between April 27 and May 3. Dermatological diseases of health interest (EDIS) In the …