Leprosy in North India in Post-Elimination Era: A Retrospective Study

Background: India achieved elimination target for leprosy in December 2005. However, many pockets in the country continue to report significant number of cases. Aim: The aim of the study was to study the profile of leprosy cases presenting to a tertiary care hospital in North India in post-eliminati...

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Published in:Journal of medical evidence 2024-01, Vol.5 (1), p.18-22
Main Authors: Hazarika, Neirita, Bhatia, Riti, Divyalakshmi, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Leprosy
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
mycobacterium leprae
transmission
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Summary:Background: India achieved elimination target for leprosy in December 2005. However, many pockets in the country continue to report significant number of cases. Aim: The aim of the study was to study the profile of leprosy cases presenting to a tertiary care hospital in North India in post-elimination era. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted at Hansen's disease clinic. The study design was a retrospective observational study. Chart review of treatment naive leprosy patients enrolled between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2019 was done. Data regarding demographic profile, clinical spectrum of leprosy, slit-skin smears (SSSs) and histopathological findings were analysed. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Data were statistically described in terms of range, mean ± standard deviation, frequency (number of cases), and relative frequency (percentages). Results: Amongst a total of 115 patients, males (68%, n = 79/115) outnumbered females. Children (
ISSN:2667-0720
2667-0739
DOI:10.4103/JME.JME_40_23