Spatial distribution of leprosy in the Amazon region of Brazil

To detect areas with increased case-detection rates, we used spatial scan statistics to identify 5 of 10 clusters of leprosy in the Amazon region of Brazil. Despite increasing economic development, population growth, and road infrastructure, leprosy is endemic to this region, which is a source of ca...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2009-04, Vol.15 (4), p.650-652
Main Authors: Penna, Maria L F, Wand-Del-Rey-de-Oliveira, Maria L, Penna, Gerson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amazon
Biometry
Brazil
Brazil - epidemiology
Causes of
Cluster Analysis
Communicable Diseases, Emerging - epidemiology
detection rate
disease control
Disease Outbreaks - statistics & numerical data
Dispatch
Distribution
Epidemics
Humans
Leprosy
Leprosy - epidemiology
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Summary:To detect areas with increased case-detection rates, we used spatial scan statistics to identify 5 of 10 clusters of leprosy in the Amazon region of Brazil. Despite increasing economic development, population growth, and road infrastructure, leprosy is endemic to this region, which is a source of case exportation to other parts of Brazil.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid1504.081378