Delayed diagnosis and ongoing transmission of leprosy in the post-elimination era in Boru Meda hospital, Ethiopia

Delayed diagnosis and ongoing transmission of leprosy in the post-elimination era in Boru Meda hospital, Ethiopia

Introduction: Following the recommendation of the Global Leprosy Strategy, Ethiopia targeted to reduce the incidence of new leprosy cases, and the proportion with severe disability (grade 2) from 13.6% in 2016 to < 1% in 2020. This study assessed the clinical profile of new leprosy cases and the...

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Main Authors: Seid Getahun Abdela, Ermias Diro, Feleke Tilahun Zewdu, Fentaw Tadese Berhe, Wendimagegn Enbiale Yeshaneh, Koku Sisay Tamirat, Hannock Tweya, Collins Timire, Johan van Griensven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Post elimination
indicators
leprosy
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/11706
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