PMC5795734_01
(a) Photomicrograph showing lymphoid cells, degenerated and intact neutrophils, foamy macrophages, histiocytes, giant cells and occasional shadows of negative images (Wright Giemsa stain, x200). (b) Fite stain positive for lepra bacilli
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F1
In view of clinical and cytological findings, Fite stain for lepra bacilli was performed, which showed numerous intracellular and extracellular lepra bacilli [Figure 1].
PMC5795734_02
(a) Photomicrograph showing polymorphs, foamy macrophages, eosinophils and lymphoid cells. (Wright Giemsa stain, x100); (b) Fite stain positive for lepra bacilli
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F2
Fite stain for lepra bacilli was positive [Figure 2].