RESUMEN
736 paucibacillary (PB) patients were given multidrug therapy (MDT) for at least 6 months. Overall, 44% became inactive after 6 doses, and 69% after 12 doses. However, 27% remained active at the time of analysis. It is recommended that at least 12 doses of MDT be given to PB patients irrespective of the type.
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Adolescente , Adulto , Niño , Dapsona/administración & dosificación , Quimioterapia Combinada , Femenino , Humanos , Lepra/tratamiento farmacológico , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Rifampin/administración & dosificaciónRESUMEN
During the years 1976-1985, 2138 cases of leprosy were detected in children aged 0-14 years, in L and M wards of Greater Bombay. Out of these, records of 1084 patients were available for detailed analysis. These were mainly from the deprived sections of society. Most cases were detected through surveys, though in recent years, there is an increasing trend for voluntary reporting. The relevant epidemiological and clinical findings are presented and compared with the data of other workers in this field.