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Could genitalia's mucous membrane and/or body skin constitute a port of entry for mycobacterium leprae during an erotic massage?

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Yes but...: Unusual but possible only if masseuse had active cutaneous lesions consistent with leprosy.

Answered 3/5/2015

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