Development of Highly Organized Lymphoid Structures in Buruli Ulcer Lesions after Treatment with Rifampicin and Streptomycin
Figure 3
Three major types of cellular infiltration can be distinguished in antibiotic treated BU patients.
Upper part: Schematic overview of cellular infiltration patterns and distribution of mycobacterial material. Lower part: Three types of cellular infiltration are documented with HE. (A) Granuloma formation in the connective tissue; magnification ×40. (B) Diffuse heterogeneous cellular infiltration of the connective and adipose tissue; magnification ×100. (C) Follicle-like lymphocyte focus adjacent to vessels; magnification ×40.