Mycobacterium leprae
In 1937, Eddy and her colleagues studied multiple aspects of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes leprosy, to gain valuable information for future diagnostic purposes. One study conducted by Eddy included finding new mediums to culture Mycobacterium leprae on in labs.Another notable study done by Eddy includes the research on certain behaviors of leprosy bacteria in the presence of leukocytes.