A modified method of harvesting M. leprae from foot-pads of mice.
A modified technique of harvesting M. leprae from the foot-pads of mice is described. The method is simple and takes less time for its performance than the conventional techniques. The yield of bacilli is also better. No difficulties have been encountered in its application in these laboratories.
D000818:Animals; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D051379:Mice; D009166:Mycobacterium leprae / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*