Leprosy is a chronic infectious condition caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). It is
endemic in many regions of the world and a public health problem in Brazil. Additionally, it …

Leprosy is an infectious and contagious disease of slow evolution, triggered by
Mycobacterium leprae. Arthritis is its third most common manifestation, after cutaneous and …

Background Leprosy diagnosis is mainly based on clinical evaluation, although this
approach is difficult, especially for untrained physicians. We conducted a temporary …

Background Early detection of Mycobacterium leprae is a key strategy for disrupting the
transmission chain of leprosy and preventing the potential onset of physical disabilities …

Objectives We aimed to characterize the profile of patients diagnosed with leprosy relapse
and understand the influence of different multidrug therapy (MDT) treatments and initial …

Abstract Background Immunoprophylaxis with Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is
still the most effective intervention in the prevention of leprosy among household contacts …

Background The evaluation of household contacts of leprosy cases allows the early
diagnosis of new cases. Objective To associate the results of the ML Flow test with the …

Leprosy is an ancient disease that remains endemic and continues to be a major public
health problem in some tropical countries, where it has been internationally recognized as …

Objectives Leprosy household contacts represent a group at high risk of developing the
disease. The aim of this study was to detect Mycobacterium leprae subclinical infection in …

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a bacillus that has
a tropism for skin and peripheral nerves. Leprosy treatment is based on a multidrug therapy …