Development and validation of a severity scale for leprosy type 1 reactions.
OBJECTIVES: To develop a valid and reliable quantitative measure of leprosy Type 1 reactions. METHODS: A scale was developed from previous scales which had not been validated. The face and content validity were assessed following consultation with recognised experts in the field. The construct valid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2596969?pdf=render |