Some people are genetically resistant to leprosy, probably and
no matter what, they do not get leprosy. Other with tuberculous
type of leprosy have high resistance to leprosy. Those with
lepromatous type of leprosy have least resistance to leprosy germs.
The intermediate leprosy type have intermediate resistance to
leprosy germs. Body reacts to leprosy by trying to kill the leprosy
causing germs. There is an inflammatory response.