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Two-stage model of genetic influence on human immunity to M. leprae. Infection by M. leprae probably occurs through a skin or nasal route, by mechanisms that are not yet defined. The various genes and loci listed are discussed in the text under Genetic Influences, and the cells listed are discussed in the succeeding sections.
