Background and objectives: Leprosy is yet an important infectious disease in Brazil. The
objective of this study was to determine the frequency of leprosy among children and …

The aim of this study is to describe the occurrence of Hansen's disease in children under 15
years of age and to analyse the burden of disease in the same population in Brazil in 2011 …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiological status of leprosy in children living
in a metropolitan area. METHODS: There were studied 474 leprosy cases detected in …

Leprosy is an infectious and contagious disease affecting skin and nerves. The number of
cases in individuals under 15 years old is one of the parameters used in Brazil as an …

Introduction: Leprosy is an ancient disease, infectious and contagious nature of which, if
untreated, can cause physical deformities and disabilities. It is considered a public health …

BACKGROUND: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It
is considered a major public health issue in developing countries. OBJECTIVES: To …

Background Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease neglected, caused by Mycobacterium
leprae, considered a public health problem because may cause permanent physical …

This original study describes the intra-urban distribution of cases of leprosy in residents
under 15 years old in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; the study also identifies the environment in …

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated leprosy rates in Rio Grande do Sul, an area with a
historically low prevalence. However, recent studies are lacking. METHODS: Data extracted …

O Município de Paracatu-MG é considerado prioritário para ações de controle da
hanseníase devido às suas taxas de detecção e prevalência desta nosologia, sobretudo em …