Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol by Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior

“…Introduction Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes. …”
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Instruments reliability to measure the skill development to prevent leprosy in postgraduate studies by Tania Alemán Martínez, Onesio Esteban de León Gutiérrez, Daniela María Hernández Alemán

“…Two measurement instruments are proposed, a survey and an observation guide, to determine the skill development level to prevent leprosy. The reliability and internal consistency of the instruments were estimated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. …”
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Bacterial, fungal and parasitic co-infections in leprosy: A scoping review. by Luis Alberto Ribeiro Fróes, Tereza Setsuko Toma, Marie Jachiet, Laurie Rousset, Rosana Evangelista Poderoso, Maria Angela Bianconcini Trindade

“…<h4>Background</h4>In leprosy patients, the most commonly reported non-viral co-infections are Tuberculosis, Leishmaniasis, Chromoblastomycosis and Helminths. …”
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Incidence and Trends of Leprosy in the Province of Cienfuegos in a 30-Year Study by Manuel Moisés Sabatés Martínez, Marlene Curbelo Alonso, Yoan Bernardez Cruz

“…<strong>Background:</strong> leprosy is a chronic and communicable disease affecting mankind since its origins and its incidence is very variable.…”
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Leprosy Mimicking Common Rheumatologic Entities: A Trial for the Clinician in the Era of Biologics by Deepak Rath, Shrinath Bhargava, Bijit Kumar Kundu

“…In the era of increasing availability and use of biologic disease modifying agents, it is imperative not only to actively rule out the presence of leprosy but also to make it a part of the prebiologic screening of patients in whom biologics are being planned to be administered, especially in leprosy endemic areas.…”
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Effectiveness of Traditional Healers in Program to Control Leprosy in Nagan Raya District in Aceh by Teuku Alamsyah, Said Usman, Mutia Yusuf, Said Devi Elvin

“…Aceh Province had the highest rate of leprosy in Indonesia; in 2014, 436 new Multibacillary cases were reported. …”
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An Orthopedic-, Surgical-, and Epidemiological-Based Investigation of Leprosy, in the Tamil Nadu State of India by Jason Samona, Scott Samona, Cameron Samona, S. Gopalakrishnan, P. Shekhar, D. Kubern, P. S. Mohan Kumar, Reza Nassiri

“…This was a cross-sectional study involving subjects diagnosed with leprosy in the Chengalpet region of the Kancheepuram District, of the Tamil Nadu state of India. …”
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Healthcare performance of leprosy management in peripheral health facilities of Dhanusa and Mahottari, Nepal by Ram Kumar Mahato, Uttam Ghimire, Bijay Bajracharya, Binod K. C., Deepak Bam, Deepak Ghimire, Uttam Raj Pyakurel, David T. S. Hayman, Basu Dev Pandey, Chuman Lal Das, Krishna Prasad Paudel

Subjects: “…Leprosy focal person…”
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A tale of two great mimickers: leprosy or sarcoidosis? A case-based review by Shivraj Padiyar, Reena Kharkele, Ramesh Babu Telugu, S Rima, John Mathew

“…Leprosy and sarcoidosis are chronic multisystem disorders, with clinical features overlapping with each other. …”
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Early Revelation of Leprosy in China by Sequential Antibody Analyses with LID-1 and PGL-I by Pan Qiong-Hua, Zheng Zhong-Yi, Yang Jun, Wen Yan, Yuan Lian-Chao, Li Huan-Ying, Steven G. Reed, Malcolm S. Duthie

“…Leprosy is a disabling chronic infection, with insidious onset that often evades early detection. …”
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Erythema nodosum as the initial presentation of leprosy in a 15-year-old boy: a case report on Ethiopia’s persistent elimination challenges by Kedir Negesso Tukeni, Tadele Molla Aga, Elias Ababulgu Abadiko, Idosa Taso Mamo, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Eyob Tarekegn Biru, Abdo Kedir Abafogi, Esayas Kebede Gudina

Subjects: “…leprosy…”
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Stigma of People Affected by Leprosy and its determinants: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka by Udhishtran Arudchelvam, Thayaparan Pulendran, Maheshi Sirimanne, Sandali Pabasara, Indira Kahawita, Nadeeka Chandraratne

Subjects: “…Leprosy…”
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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

Subjects: “…Leprosy…”
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging Tractography in Pure Neuritic Leprosy: First Experience Report and Review of the Literature by Michele R. Colonna, Giuseppe Tallarida, Francesco Stagno d’Alcontres, Salvatore Noto, Aurora Parodi, Alberto Tagliafico

“…Five years after both right ulnar and median nerve decompression for paraesthesias and palsy, a patient, coming from Nigeria but living in Italy, came to our unit claiming to have persistent pain and combined median and ulnar palsy. Under suspicion of leprosy, skin and left sural nerve biopsy were performed. …”
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Factors Associated with High Prevalence of Multibacillary Leprosy in West Bengal: A Case–Control Study by Dipta Kanti Mukhopadhyay, Tarun Kumar Sarkar, Supantha Chatterjee, Soumalya Ray, Pritam Roy, Asit Kumar Biswas

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Comparison of IL-17 and FOXP3+ Levels in Maternal and Children Leprosy Patients in Endemic and Nonendemic Areas by Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa, Faradiba Maharani, Munawaroh Fitriah, Jusak Nugraha, Hardyanto Soebono, Budi Prasetyo, Santi Martini, Dominicus Husada, Hari Basuki Notobroto, Muhammad Yulianto Listiawan, Anang Endaryanto, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa

“…New cases and ongoing transmission of leprosy in endemic areas make individuals living in endemic environments vulnerable to leprosy. …”
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Characterization of the Population of Ovarian Preantral Follicles in Juvenile Six-Banded Armadillos Infected or Not by <i>Mycobacterium leprae</i> by Gabriela L. Lima, Andreza V. Brasil, Andreia M. Silva, João Marcelo A. de P. Antunes, Pierre Comizzoli, Alexandre R. Silva

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Pure Neuritic Leprosy In Children With Grade 2 Disability On Hands And Feet: A Rare Case And Literature Review by Gunawan H, Ruchiatan K, Puspitosari D, Hindritiani R, Usman HA, Widjaja S

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Bullous Type 2 Lepra Reaction: A Rare and Significant Case Report by Hrithik Dakssesh Putta Nagarajan, Balakrishnan Kamaraj, Keerthivasan Selvanathan, Pruthvi Raj Kukunoor, Katta Manichandana, Katta Manideep, Biki Kumar Sah

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« The Enduring End » by Andria Pancrazi

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