Prolonged delays in leprosy case detection in a leprosy hot spot setting in Eastern Ethiopia.

Prolonged delays in leprosy case detection in a leprosy hot spot setting in Eastern Ethiopia.

<h4>Background</h4>Leprosy or Hansen's disease is known to cause disability and disfigurement. A delay in case detection of leprosy patients can lead to severe outcomes. In Ethiopia, the disability rates caused by leprosy among new cases are relatively high compared to other endemic...

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Main Authors: Kedir Urgesa, Naomi D de Bruijne, Kidist Bobosha, Berhanu Seyoum, Adane Mihret, Biftu Geda, Anne Schoenmakers, Liesbeth Mieras, Robin van Wijk, Christa Kasang, Mirgissa Kaba, Abraham Aseffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-09-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010695

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