Leprosy-related mortality in Brazil: a neglected condition of a neglected disease
Conclusions
Leprosy is a neglected cause of death in Brazil since the disease is preventable, and a cost-effective treatment is available. Sustainable control measures should include appropriate management and systematic monitoring of leprosy-related complications, such as severe leprosy reactions and adverse effects to multidrug therapy.
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Martins-Melo, F. R., Assuncao-Ramos, A. V., Ramos, A. N., Alencar, C. H., Montenegro, R. M., Wand-Del-Rey de Oliveira, M. L., Heukelbach, J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
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