Leprosy deformities. I. An epidemiological study in a rural area of Rajasthan.
Indian J Lepr
;
1988 Jan; 60(1): 53-62
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-54271
ABSTRACT
Leprosy deformities have been the cause of dehabilitation, destitution and social ostracism. Present study was planned and conducted in a rural area situated in eastern districts of Rajasthan. Out of 426 cases of leprosy, ninety cases were found suffering with deformities. The influences of various host factors and disease factors, in causation of deformities have been discussed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Social Class
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Leprosy, Lepromatous
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Leprosy, Tuberculoid
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Sex Factors
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Age Factors
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India
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Nerve Tissue
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Lepr
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
1988
Type:
Article
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