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Part 2 of this Memorandum covers possible mechanisms of altered immune response in leprosy (including a tentative scheme to explain the possible genesis of the lepromatous lesion); genetic, nutritional, and hormonal factors; the possibility of vaccination; attempts at immunotherapy; and areas in which further research is needed. A detailed protocol for evaluating the effect of transfer factor in leprosy is included as an annex.
本备忘录的第二部分涵盖了麻风病免疫反应改变的可能机制(包括一个解释瘤型麻风病变可能成因的初步方案);遗传、营养和激素因素;疫苗接种的可能性;免疫治疗的尝试;以及需要进一步研究的领域。作为附录包含了一份评估转移因子对麻风病疗效的详细方案。