Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Leprosy Coinfection: Challenges in Resource-Limited Setups

Mycobacteria leprae(leprosy) and HIV coinfection are rare in Kenya. This is likely related to the low prevalence (1 per 10,000 of population) of leprosy. Because leprosy is no longer a public health challenge there is generally a low index of suspicion amongst clinicians for its diagnosis. Managemen...

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Main Authors: Charles M. Kwobah, Kara K. Wools-Kaloustian, Jane N. Gitau, Abraham M. Siika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/698513