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Elimination of Leprosy as a public health problem by 2000 AD: an epidemiological perspective
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2011 BACKGROUND: Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and manifests as damage to the skin and peripheral nerves. The disease is dreaded because it causes deformities, blindness and disfigurement.
Dickson Shey Nsagha +8 more
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major public health challenge in Ethiopia, with 20–30,000 new cases annually. Limited awareness and misconceptions contribute to delayed care seeking, stigma, prolonged healing, and reduced uptake of preventive measures in CL‐endemic communities.
Takele Gezahegn Demie +13 more
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Quantitation of IgM antibodies to the M. leprae synthetic dissacharide can predict early bacterial multiplication in leprosy [PDF]
, 1990 Quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays detecting IgM to the soluble Mycobacterium leprae crude sonicate (CD75) and the synthetic disaccharide antigen coupled to bovine serum albumin (ND-BSA) were assessed for their ability to determine early ...
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The spatial epidemiology of leprosy in Kenya: A retrospective study.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019 BackgroundLeprosy elimination defined as a registered prevalence rate of less than 1 case per 10,000 persons was achieved in Kenya at the national level in 1989.
Fatihiyya Wangara +6 more
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Experimental models of leprosy
Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii, 2017 Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic granulomatous bacterial disease which mainly affects skin and peripheral nervous system. Leprosy is caused by the obligate intercellular pathogen known as Mycobacterium leprae.
A. A. Kubanov +3 more
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Asymptomatic tuberculosis (TB) is emerging as a disease state warranting attention because it is presumed infectious, yet affected individuals lack symptoms. The World Health Organization recommends screening for cough, fever, weight loss and night sweats and recently defined asymptomatic TB.
Nunurai Ruswa +4 more
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A conceptual protocol for translational research in the complex reality of leprosy [PDF]
, 2013 In response to an international strategy to prioritise and focus research efforts in leprosy, this conceptual protocol outlines a research plan to address key translational research priorities.
Raju, MS +4 more
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Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.ABSTRACT This review examined the structural barriers limiting access to tuberculosis (TB) care in internally displaced persons and context‐specific strategies to address the public health threat. Low‐ and middle‐income countries contribute more than 95% of the global burden of tuberculosis, with Nigeria and India being the highest TB‐burdened ...
Paul West Okojie, Linnaya Graf
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Serial Mitsuda tests for identification of reactional tuberculoid and reactional borderline leprosy forms [PDF]
, 1998 The authors studied the Mitsuda reaction in 37 leprosy patients (18 reactional tuberculoid, 19 reactional borderline cases) and compared the results with clinical findings, histopathology and bacilloscopy.
Lastoria, Joel Carlos +4 more
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