Abstract
Ears from 853 nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi were examined microscopically for evidence of leprosy. All were negative for both acid-fast bacteria (Mycobacterium leprae) and lesions compatible with leprosy.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Alabama / epidemiology
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Animals
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Arkansas / epidemiology
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Armadillos*
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Ear, External / microbiology
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Ear, External / pathology
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Florida / epidemiology
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Georgia / epidemiology
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Leprosy / epidemiology
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Leprosy / veterinary*
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Mississippi / epidemiology
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Mycobacterium leprae / isolation & purification
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Prevalence
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Xenarthra*