Assessment of hidden leprosy cases in North Karnataka by leprosy case detection campaign – A mixed-method study
BACKGROUND: Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease, caused by Mycobacterium Leprae. India and Indonesia contributed 92% of the South-East Asia Region's caseload. AIM: The aim of this study is to identify leprosy cases in the general population by active su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijournalhs.org/article.asp?issn=2542-6214;year=2022;volume=15;issue=1;spage=7;epage=11;aulast=Jayaseelan |