Mycobacterium leprae infections varies widely and depends on the pattern of the host immune response.
Dendritic cells play an important role in the activation of the innate and adaptive immune system.
The analysis of dendritic cells was done by immunohistochemistry.
Results indicate the existence of a larger number of dendritic cells in tuberculoid leprosy.
Dendritic cells favoring an efficient immune response to M. leprae.