Whether Mycobacterium leprae transmits from placenta to fetus remains unknown. We describe the case of a pregnant woman with untreated histoid leproma. Although her newborn was healthy, laboratory examination revealed intact M. leprae present in the placenta, suggesting that the placental barrier might prevent vertical dissemination of M. leprae .
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【저자키워드】 China, Pregnant woman, tuberculosis and other mycobacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, placental barrier,
【저자키워드】 China, Pregnant woman, tuberculosis and other mycobacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, placental barrier,