[The Mitsuda reaction and its antigen, good subjects for a bibliography].

Abstract

Some references of the history of Mitsuda reaction and its antigen, as well as for the results and significance of this unique reaction are presented. In spite of the great advances of modern immunology. Mitsuda reaction is still the best method for the diagnosis of the forms of hanseniasis and for the prognosis of the disease in patients and in healthy persons.