Magnitude and temporal trends of leprosy relapse in the state of Ceará, Brazil in the period 2001-2018
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e0389-2020, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This study analyzed the magnitude and temporal trends of leprosy relapse in Ceará in 2001-2018.METHODS:
Descriptive cross-sectional and ecological-time trend studies were performed.RESULTS:
We diagnosed 1,777 leprosy relapse cases. Higher prevalence of relapse was observed in men, illiterates, mixed race, multibacillary leprosy, lepromatous leprosy, and persons with visible disabilities. The proportion of relapse increased throughout the study period.CONCLUSIONS:
Leprosy relapse is prevalent in certain groups.
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Main subject:
Leprosy, Multibacillary
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Leprosy
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Ceará/BR
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