TABLE 1.
Brazilian study population
| Study group (n) | Median bacterial index | No. of males/no. of females | Mean (range) age (yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PB leprosya (22) | 0 | 13/9 | 36.5 (18-58) |
| MB leprosyb (20) | 2.0 | 10/10 | 43.6 (27-72) |
| HHC (22) | 11/11 | 33.6 (20-73) | |
| EC (19) | 9/10 | 38.5 (23-73) | |
| TB patients (19) | 10/9 | 38.8 (19-57) |
a
The PB leprosy group contained 12 true tuberculoid and 10 borderline tuberculoid patients by histopathologic exam.
b
The MB group contained six lepromatous leprosy, six borderline lepromatous, and eight mid-borderline patients by histopathologic exam.