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===Smear test=== | ===Smear test=== | ||
May be obtained from any skin lesion, from the nasal mucosa and/or the ear lobe. This test has a sensitivity of 50% and a specificity of 100%. After collection of the specimen, in order to visualize the bacteria, the ''Ziehl-Neelsen stain'' should be used. | |||
===Skin Biopsy=== | ===Skin Biopsy=== | ||
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Other Diagnostic Studies
Smear test
May be obtained from any skin lesion, from the nasal mucosa and/or the ear lobe. This test has a sensitivity of 50% and a specificity of 100%. After collection of the specimen, in order to visualize the bacteria, the Ziehl-Neelsen stain should be used.