Effectiveness of ongoing single dose rifampicin post-exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) implementation under routine programme conditions-An observational study in Nepal.

Effectiveness of ongoing single dose rifampicin post-exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) implementation under routine programme conditions-An observational study in Nepal.

<h4>Background/introduction</h4>Leprosy control remains a challenge in Nepal. Single-dose rifampicin post-exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) shows promise in reducing leprosy incidence among contacts of index cases, contributing to reducing the transmission of Mycobacterium (M.) leprae. This...

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Main Authors: Nand Lal Banstola, Epco Hasker, Liesbeth Mieras, Dambar Gurung, Bhuwan Baral, Suresh Mehata, Sagar Prasai, Yograj Ghimire, Brij Kumar Das, Prashnna Napit, Wim van Brakel
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012446
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