Viability of M. leprae under normal and adverse atmospheric conditions.
Harvested bacilli from fresh lepromas were subjected to drying at room temperature for varying periods, were exposed to direct sun-rays, UVR, and were then injected into the foot pads of thymectomised irradiated mice for checking the viability. The organisms could survive UVR for 30 minutes, direct sunlight for 2 hours and room temperature for 7 days. Details are presented.
D000818:Animals; D003470:Culture Media; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D009166:Mycobacterium leprae / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000528:radiation effects; D013472:Sunlight; D013696:Temperature; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
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