1. Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Department of Mycobacteriology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.
2. Thyroid Disease Institute, Kanaji Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
3. Laboratory of Adjuvant Innovation, Department of Fundamental Research, National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Osaka, Japan.
4. Director, Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.
5. Department of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Endocrinology, Tokyo Women's University, Tokyo, Japan.