Epidemiological Profile of Leprosy in the Brazilian state of Piauí between 2003 and 2008 Perfil epidemiológico da hanseníase no estado do Piauí, período de 2003 a 2008
BACKGROUND: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is considered a major public health issue in developing countries. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients between 2003 and 2008 in the state of Piauí, to analyze detec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962012000300006 |