Background The number of new leprosy cases is declining globally, but the disability caused
by leprosy remains an important disease burden. The chance of disability is increased by …

Background In new leprosy cases, grade 2 disability (G2D) is still a public health burden
worldwide. It is often associated with the delayed leprosy diagnoses that healthcare systems …

Background With the introduction of new interventions to prevent leprosy, such as post-
exposure prophylaxis (PEP) given to contacts of leprosy patients, it is necessary to update …

Background Early detection of several skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs)–
including leprosy, Buruli ulcer, yaws, and scabies-may be achieved through school surveys …

Introduction A high proportion of grade 2 disability (visible deformity) is indicative of delay in
detection of leprosy and leprosy is one of the major causes of preventable disability. We …

Background Leprosy reactions, Type-1 and erythema nodosum leprosum, are immune-
mediated complications of leprosy, which play a significant role in the morbidity associated …

Background Leprosy or Hansen's disease is known to cause disability and disfigurement. A
delay in case detection of leprosy patients can lead to severe outcomes. In Ethiopia, the …

Integration of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) into the public health agenda has been a
priority in global health for the last decade. Because a number of these diseases share not …

Background Worldwide, leprosy is one of the major causes of preventable disability. India
contributes to 60% of global leprosy burden. With increasing numbers of leprosy with grade …

Objectives To determine the average time in months between the beginning of symptoms
and the diagnostic confirmation of leprosy by the health system and to investigate factors …