Lepra cells are seen in abundance in_______________?

Correct answer: B. Lepromatous leprosy

  • A. Tuberculoid leprosy
  • B. Lepromatous leprosy
  • C. Histoid leprosy
  • D. Intermediate leprosy

Explanation

Lepra cells are foamy macrophages packed with Mycobacterium leprae and are abundant in lepromatous leprosy, where cell-mediated immunity is weak. Tuberculoid lesions contain few bacilli and fewer such cells.

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