2B or Not 2B: Rational for development of field applicable diagnostic tests for leprosy

Country: Bangladesh

Location(s): Nilphamari, Rangpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh

To translate the newly obtained insights on the functional role of B-cells in immunity against M. leprae into biomarkers applicable to field friendly tests allowing improved diagnostics accuracy across the leprosy disease

ILEP Members involved

Sasakawa Health Foundation
Salomon Sumon Halder

Partners

Physical facilities involved