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View article: ‘Blanket approach’ or community-wide PEP implementation for leprosy: When, Where and How? Report on an expert meeting 23 September 2023
‘Blanket approach’ or community-wide PEP implementation for leprosy: When, Where and How? Report on an expert meeting 23 September 2023 Open
View article: The PEP++ study protocol: a cluster-randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of an enhanced regimen of post-exposure prophylaxis for close contacts of persons affected by leprosy to prevent disease transmission
The PEP++ study protocol: a cluster-randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of an enhanced regimen of post-exposure prophylaxis for close contacts of persons affected by leprosy to prevent disease transmission Open
View article: The PEP++ study protocol: a cluster-randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of an enhanced regimen of post-exposure prophylaxis for close contacts of persons affected by leprosy to prevent disease transmission
The PEP++ study protocol: a cluster-randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of an enhanced regimen of post-exposure prophylaxis for close contacts of persons affected by leprosy to prevent disease transmission Open
Background Leprosy is an infectious disease with a slow decline in global annual caseload in the past two decades. Active case finding and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with a single dose of rifampicin (SDR) are recommended by the World …
View article: Leprosy capacity in health facilities and among health workers: A baseline survey in Nigeria
Leprosy capacity in health facilities and among health workers: A baseline survey in Nigeria Open
Introduction Leprosy remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, and early diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to preventing lifelong disabilities and interrupting disease transmission. Early detection and treatment depend on th…
View article: The geographical distribution and socioeconomic risk factors of COVID-19, tuberculosis and leprosy in Fortaleza, Brazil
The geographical distribution and socioeconomic risk factors of COVID-19, tuberculosis and leprosy in Fortaleza, Brazil Open
View article: Identifying clusters of leprosy patients in India: A comparison of methods
Identifying clusters of leprosy patients in India: A comparison of methods Open
Background Preventive interventions with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are needed in leprosy high-endemic areas to interrupt the transmission of Mycobacterium leprae . Program managers intend to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) t…
View article: Trends and geographical variation in leprosy case detection and disability in Nepal, 2010–2021
Trends and geographical variation in leprosy case detection and disability in Nepal, 2010–2021 Open
Summary Objective Although elimination of leprosy was achieved in Nepal at national level in 2009, around 3000 new cases are still detected every year and 5% of these cases have Grade 2 disability (G2D). This study aims to describe the geo…
View article: Determining target populations for leprosy prophylactic interventions: a hotspot analysis in Indonesia
Determining target populations for leprosy prophylactic interventions: a hotspot analysis in Indonesia Open
View article: Detection of anti-M. leprae antibodies in children in leprosy-endemic areas: A systematic review
Detection of anti-M. leprae antibodies in children in leprosy-endemic areas: A systematic review Open
Background Leprosy elimination primarily targets transmission of Mycobacterium leprae which is not restricted to patients’ households. As interruption of transmission is imminent in many countries, a test to detect infected asymptomatic in…
View article: Number of people requiring post-exposure prophylaxis to end leprosy: A modeling study
Number of people requiring post-exposure prophylaxis to end leprosy: A modeling study Open
Background Worldwide, around 210,000 new cases of leprosy are detected annually. To end leprosy, i.e. zero new leprosy cases, preventive interventions such as contact tracing and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are required. This study aim…
View article: An enhanced regimen as post-exposure chemoprophylaxis for leprosy: PEP++
An enhanced regimen as post-exposure chemoprophylaxis for leprosy: PEP++ Open
The ongoing transmission of Mycobacterium (M.) leprae reflected in a very slow decline in leprosy incidence, forces us to be innovative and conduct cutting-edge research. Single dose rifampicin (SDR) as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for …
View article: The Development of a Mobile Application to Support Peripheral Health Workers to Diagnose and Treat People with Skin Diseases in Resource-Poor Settings
The Development of a Mobile Application to Support Peripheral Health Workers to Diagnose and Treat People with Skin Diseases in Resource-Poor Settings Open
The high prevalence of skin diseases in resource-poor settings, where health workers with sufficient knowledge of skin diseases are scarce, calls for innovative measures. Timely diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, especially neglecte…
View article: First-line health care provider performance in the management of common skin diseases using an algorithmic approach as a diagnostic tool in Kano State, Nigeria
First-line health care provider performance in the management of common skin diseases using an algorithmic approach as a diagnostic tool in Kano State, Nigeria Open
Skin diseases are common worldwide, though prevalence rates in rural areas are difficult to estimate, and are primarily based on hospital studies rather than community-based studies. Primary health care providers in rural areas often lack …