A clinical prediction rule for nerve-function impairment in leprosy patients

Background Nerve-function impairment (NFI) commonly occurs during or after chemotherapy in leprosy and is the key pathological process leading to disability and handicap. We describe the development of a simple clinical prediction rule for estimating the risk of NFI occurrence. Methods New lepros...

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Main Authors: Croft, Richard P. (Author), Nicholls, Peter G. (Author), Steyerberger, Ewout W. (Author), Richardus, Jan H. (Author), Smith, W. Cairns S. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2000-05-06.
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