A Cytokine Response in Leprosy: Literature Review

Leprosy is an infection that has strategic effects on society, especially in the economic sector. This diseases is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Therapy based on the immune response caused by M. leprae infection, especially the cytokines response is an effective choice considering that each patients has a different immune response in dealing with M. leprae infection. This article aimed to identify cytokines that play a role in M. leprae. The innate and adaptive immune response has an important role against this infection.