TY - CHAP AU - Hugo Vicentin Alves AU - Bruna Tiaki Tiyo AU - Ana Maria Sell AU - Jeane Eliete Laguila Visentainer ED - Wellman Ribòn Y1 - 2018-11-05 PY - 2018 T1 - Immunogenetics of MHC and KIR in the Leprosy N2 - Hansen's Disease - The Forgotten and Neglected Disease provides concise information on the relevant aspects of the disease of leprosy, including immunological, epidemiological, clinical and molecular studies that are of great importance in the study of an often-ignored disease, which remains a great challenge to humanity. It collects contributions made by professional experts in the study of Mycobacterium leprae, providing perspectives with knowledge, experience and research, highlighting that the disease continues to be of interest to public health. It is expected that this book will be useful and contribute to the expansion of information and interest about the disease commonly known as leprosy. BT - Hansen's Disease SP - Ch. 7 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.75253 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.75253 SN - 978-1-78984-987-5 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-24 ER -