Childhood leprosy in postelimination era: A clinico-epidemiological prospective observational study from India

Childhood leprosy in postelimination era: A clinico-epidemiological prospective observational study from India

Background: Although India has achieved national level elimination of leprosy in December 2005, it reports highest number of leprosy cases in the world. Incidence of leprosy amongst young children indicates active foci of transmission in the community, making it a robust epidemiological indicator to...

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Main Authors: Nirma Joy, Sayadarshi Patnaik, Surajit Nayak, Arpita N Rout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
extracutaneous features
lepra reaction
pediatric leprosy
post elimination era
prevalence
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2023;volume=14;issue=6;spage=829;epage=838;aulast=Joy

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