Physical disabilities caused by leprosy in 100 million cohort in Brazil

Physical disabilities caused by leprosy in 100 million cohort in Brazil

Abstract Background Leprosy continues to be an important cause of physical disability in endemic countries such as Brazil. Knowledge of determinants of these events may lead to better control measures and targeted interventions to mitigate its impact on affected individuals. This study investigated...

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Main Authors: Mauro Niskier Sanchez, Joilda Silva Nery, Júlia Moreira Pescarini, André Alves Mendes, Maria Yury Ichihara, Camila Silveira Silva Teixeira, Maria Lúcia Fernandes Penna, Liam Smeeth, Laura Cunha Rodrigues, Maurício Lima Barreto, Elizabeth B. Brickley, Gerson Oliveira Penna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Physical disabilities
Leprosy
Socioeconomic factor
Brazil
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05846-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05846-w

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