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Clinical prediction rules for the diagnosis of neuritis in leprosy

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Diagnosing neuritis in leprosy patients with neuropathic pain or chronic neuropathy remains challenging since no specific laboratory or neurophysiological marker is available.
Louise Mara Giesel, Yara Hahr Marques Hökerberg, Izabela Jardim Rodrigues Pitta, Lígia Rocha Andrade, Debora Bartzen Moraes, José Augusto da Costa Nery, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Marcia Rodrigues Jardim   +7 more
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Effectiveness of self-care interventions for integrated morbidity management of skin neglected tropical diseases in Anambra State, Nigeria

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF), Buruli ulcer (BU) and leprosy are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the skin co-endemic in some communities in Nigeria.
Chinwe C. Eze, Ngozi Ekeke, Chukwuka Alphonsus, Linda Lehman, Joseph N. Chukwu, Charles C. Nwafor, Eileen Stillwaggon, Anthony O. Meka, Larry Sawers, Joy Ikebudu, Moses C. Anyim, Kingsley N. Ukwaja   +11 more
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A clinical case of borderline leprosy [PDF]

Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii, 2021
Background. Described a rare case of leprosy, borderline form in the active stage. Aim. To present a clinical case of the development of leprosy with atypical manifestations in a patient outside a region endemic for leprosy. Case report.
Viktoriya G. Semyonova, Yuliya Y. Levicheva, Tatyana N. Shelepova, Antonina R. Nabieva, Aleksandr A. Nikonorov, Vera A. Smolyannikova, Alexey A. Kubanov   +6 more
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Prevalence and clinical spectrum of childhood leprosy in a tertiary care hospital in Kolar

Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology, 2021
Background and Design: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous, infectious disease that primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Leprosy in children is an indicator of active transmission in the community.
Naveena Gvl, Suresh Kumar Kuppuswamy, Rajashekar Talari Srinivas, Hanumanthayya Keloji   +3 more
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Leprosy incidence and risk estimates in a 33-year contact cohort of leprosy patients

Scientific Reports, 2021
Reduction in incidence has been associated with the introduction of novel approaches, like chemo/immune-prophylaxis. Incidence determined through follow-up cohort studies can evaluate the implementation of these innovative policies towards control and ...
Mariana Andrea Hacker, Anna Maria Sales, Nádia Cristina Duppre, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Milton Ozório Moraes   +4 more
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Author Correction: Leprosy incidence and risk estimates in a 33-year contact cohort of leprosy patients

Scientific Reports, 2021
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.
Mariana Andrea Hacker, Anna Maria Sales, Nádia Cristina Duppre, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Milton Ozório Moraes   +4 more
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Community knowledge, perceptions and attitudes regarding leprosy in rural Cameroon: The case of Ekondotiti and Mbonge health districts in the South-west Region. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
Although leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humanity, it remains largely misunderstood. Misconceptions about leprosy lead to stigma towards people with the disease.
Earnest Njih Tabah, Dickson Shey Nsagha, Anne-Cécile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek, Theophilus Ngeh Njamnshi, Irine Ngani-Nformi Njih, Gerd Pluschke, Alfred Kongnyu Njamnshi   +6 more
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Wound coverage of plantar metatarsal ulcers in leprosy using a toe web flap

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2005
Plantar metatarsal ulcers and sinuses are frequently seen problems in anaesthetic feet in leprosy. They may occur singly or as multiple sinuses. Many flaps have been described in the management of small defects of the forefoot.
J Joshua, V Chakraborthy
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Patterns and trends of tribal leprosy: An overview from a tertiary care leprosy clinic of Choto Nagpur Plateau of Eastern India

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2022
Background: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease mainly affecting the peripheral nerves and skin. Any communities including the tribals are susceptible to leprosy.
Somenath Sarkar, Tanusree Sarkar, Aparesh C Patra, Arghyaprasun Ghosh, Hirak Gorai, Soumyadeep Mondal   +5 more
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Diagnosing and treating leprosy in a non-endemic setting in a national centre, London, United Kingdom 1995-2018.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
BackgroundLeprosy is rare in the United Kingdom (UK), but migration from endemic countries results in new cases being diagnosed each year. We documented the clinical presentation of leprosy in a non-endemic setting.MethodsDemographic and clinical data on
Diana N Lockwood, Amy McIntosh, Margaret Armstrong, Anna M Checkley, Stephen L Walker, Angela McBride   +5 more
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