Tinctorial behavior of Mycobacterium leprae: a historical review

Authors

  • Luiz Fernando de Góes Siqueira Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Regina Gomes de Almeida Secretaria de Estado da Saúde; Instituto de Saúde; Divisão de Hansenologia e Dermatologia
  • Walter Belda Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101983000400005

Keywords:

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

Abstract

A historical review was made of the dyes utilized to identify the Mycobacterium leprae. The chemical composition and the tinctorial properties of these substances and the dye assimilation capacity of the bacilli were analyzed.

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Published

1983-08-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (1983)

Section

Review

How to Cite

Siqueira, L. F. de G., Almeida, R. G. de, & Belda, W. (1983). Tinctorial behavior of Mycobacterium leprae: a historical review . Revista De Saúde Pública, 17(4), 297-315. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101983000400005