Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, representing a
public health issue in some countries. Though more prevalent in adults, the detection of new …

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

Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae) is a human pathogen and the causative agent for leprosy,
a chronic disease characterized by lesions of the skin and peripheral nerve damage …

Background More than 200,000 new cases of leprosy were reported by 105 countries in
2011. The disease is a public health problem in Brazil, particularly within high-burden …

Leprosy is a curable neglected disease of humans caused by Mycobacterium leprae that
affects the skin and peripheral nerves and manifests clinically in various forms ranging from …

Leprosy remains persistently endemic in several low-or middle income countries.
Transmission is still ongoing as indicated by the unabated rate of leprosy new case …

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 …

Background There is no point of care diagnostic test for infection with M. Leprae or for
leprosy, although ELISA anti PGL-1 has been considered and sometimes used as a means …

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

Leprosy in Colombia is in a stage of post elimination—since 1997, prevalence of the
disease is less than 1/10000. However, the incidence of leprosy has remained stable, with …