Leprosy incidence and risk estimates in a 33-year contact cohort of leprosy patients

Abstract 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 prevention. We have assessed the incide...

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Main Authors: Mariana Andrea Hacker, Anna Maria Sales, Nádia Cristina Duppre, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Milton Ozório Moraes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81643-4