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JPAD-Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. 2015; 25 (3): 186-190
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Objective: To evaluate the new cases and clinical types of leprosy in interior Sindh
Methods: Data analysis and evaluation of 3-year record of leprosy centers/clinics in Interior Sindh
Results: Of total 238 new registered cases, 98 [41%] were diagnosed after a delay of 1 year. The types of disease found were tuberculoid 59 [25%], borderline tuberculoid 100 [42%], borderline 13 [5%], borderline lepromatous 53 [22%] and lepromatous lepromatous 13 [5%] cases. Multibacillary cases were 179 [75%] and paucibacillary 59 [25%]
Conclusion: The 3-year analysis of Interior Sindh shows endemic regions of leprosy in Pakistan which will help in devising strategy for an effective leprosy control program