Incidence of Leprosy – Real or Relative?

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5

Abstract

Migration of people across the states and countries meant for occupation, studies, etc. can have several effects on the epidemiological patterns of diseases. This study is meant to analyze the impact of immigration of peopleon the incidence of leprosy in a hospital based study.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. J. Jayasri, Dr. R. Aruna Devi, Dr. S. Jayakumar

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  • EP ID EP597360
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1605054347.
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Dr. J. Jayasri, Dr. R. Aruna Devi, Dr. S. Jayakumar (2017). Incidence of Leprosy – Real or Relative?. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(5), 43-47. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-597360