Part 1 - Immunology Of Leprosy

Hi. With this video [Part 1], we will discuss the action and reaction of the immune system to Mycobacterium leprae infection, and understand the specific immune system mediating cytokines related to the tuberculoid pole and the lepromatous pole of leprosy. This video is directed towards dermatologists and is not at all advisory for non-medical personnel. Skin reactions in leprosy - 06:10 Immune response to M. Leprae - 09:22 Innate Immunity: Introduction - 17:30 Innate Immunity: Entry - 20:24 Innate Immunity: Macrophage - 31:57 Innate Immunity: Dendritic Cells - 41:16 Innate Immunity: Keratinocytes - 48:28 Innate Immunity: Schwann Cells - 51:00 Innate Immunity: Neutrophils - 55:27 Acquired Immunity - 57:47 End - 59:36