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Mycobacterium leprae DNA load and mean Ct value of different types of leprosy
| Type of leprosy | Median DNA load* | Mean Ct value |
|---|---|---|
| Borderline tuberculoid (n = 7) | 2.69 | 34.79 ± 6.62 |
| Borderline lepromatous (n = 5) | 140.37 | 32.02 ± 4.74 |
| Lepromatous leprosy (n = 14) | 3,854.29 | 31.59 ± 5.69 |
Ct = cycle threshold.
Copy no. per 106 cells.
