Definition of ‘close contacts’ in leprosy studies: protocol for a scoping review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Despite difficulties to document transmission pathways (assumed to be airborne), increased risk of leprosy infection has been shown for individuals living in close contact with patients. However, variations in the concept of ‘close contacts’ are used in different settings and studies. We conduct thi...

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Main Authors: Koen Peeters Grietens, Kristien Verdonck, Claudia Nieto-Sanchez, Sien De Coninck, Maya Ronse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2022-07-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/11-808/v1