Trends in leprosy case detection in Rwanda, 1995–2011: analysis of 17 years of laboratory data
Background: Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic, infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It remains one of the leading causes of deformity and physical disability. Objective: We analysed laboratory records to assess trends in prevalence rates and case detection rates (CDRs) in Rwan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2017-02-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/article/view/426 |