Clinicopathological correlative study of different spectrum of Hansen's disease

Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 5

Abstract

The Hansen’s disease (Leprosy) is at present under control. The WHO goal of containing the disease 1/ 10,000 population was achieved by India in 2005. But still the disease is prevalent in some pockets of India like chengalpet, North and South Arcot Districts of Tamilnadu1. The present study (a prospective and retrospective one) covering a period of 2 years from May 2013-April 2015. The study was conducted in a rural tertiary hospital, Government Tiruvarur Medical College Hospital, involving Department of Pathology and Dermatology. Total of 59 patients were studied.

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Meharaj Banu O A, Uma R

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Meharaj Banu O A, Uma R (2016). Clinicopathological correlative study of different spectrum of Hansen's disease. MedPulse -International Medical Journal, 3(5), 531-535. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-207020