Trends in leprosy case detection in Rwanda, 1995-2011: analysis of 17 years of laboratory data

• Váldodahkkit: Innocent Uwimana (Dahkki), Nestor Bizimungu (Dahkki), Fabrice Ingabire (Dahkki), Elyse Mukamukwiye (Dahkki), Odette Sharangabo (Dahkki), Semuto C. Ngabonziza (Dahkki), Eliane Kamanzi (Dahkki)
• Materiálatiipa: Girji
• Almmustuhtton: AOSIS, 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is a chronic, infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It remains one of the leading causes of deformity and physical disability. Objective: We analysed laboratory records to assess trends in prevalence rates and case detection rates (CDRs) in...