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Biopsy of appropriate tissue and staining for acid-fast bacilli and haematoxylin and eosin are used to diagnose leprosy.

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Is it true that biopsy of appropriate tissue and staining for acid-fast bacilli and haematoxylin and eosin are used to diagnose leprosy?

Yes. Biopsies of affected tissue examined with haematoxylin and eosin alongside acid-fast bacilli staining are well-established methods used to diagnose leprosy.

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The retrieved papers consistently show that tissue biopsies evaluated via histopathology (including haematoxylin and eosin) and acid-fast staining are standard procedures for diagnosing leprosy.

Evidence for · 5
Laboratory and functional tests in leprosy diagnosis: a practical guide for clinical decision-making.
2026
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Júnior, F. L., MN, S., J, A., JA, G., & MÂB, T. (2026). Laboratory and functional tests in leprosy diagnosis: a practical guide for clinical decision-making.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abd.2026.501297

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Coinfection of Leprosy and American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Case Report From Ceará, Brazil.
2026
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MPL, N., JO, F., ACC, F., JGA, M., MAP, d. L., CGL, d. S., LRFS, K., & RQ, G. (2026). Coinfection of Leprosy and American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Case Report From Ceará, Brazil.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1155/carm/3062648

Lepromatous Leprosy Mimicking Sarcoidosis With Elevated Serum ACE Levels: A Deceptive Granulomatous Presentation.
2026
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G, P. & D, T. (2026). Lepromatous Leprosy Mimicking Sarcoidosis With Elevated Serum ACE Levels: A Deceptive Granulomatous Presentation.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.108374

A retrospective review of leprosy diagnosed histopathologically from skin biopsy specimens in central South Africa.
2026
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RB, v. W., DL, l. G., & L, B. (2026). A retrospective review of leprosy diagnosed histopathologically from skin biopsy specimens in central South Africa.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v41i1.802

Lepromatous Leprosy Presenting With Preserved Sensation: A Case Report.
2026
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AC, S., PC, E., O, S., O, E., & O, O. (2026). Lepromatous Leprosy Presenting With Preserved Sensation: A Case Report.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.109659

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The retrieved papers consistently show that tissue biopsies evaluated via histopathology (including haematoxylin and eosin) and acid-fast staining are standard procedures for diagnosing leprosy.

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