Diagnóstico de <i>Mycobacterium leprae</i> con Ziehl Neelsen en frotis de piel

The diagnosis of leprosy or Hansen's disease is based on a multifaceted approach that includes clinical evidence and laboratory methods that allow the demonstration of Mycobacterium spp to establish the treatment and prognosis of patients. Ziehl Neelsen staining is an alternative to detect the bacillus in skin smears, determine the classification of leprosy based on its bacillary load and control treatment in confirmed patients.