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

• Main Authors: Innocent Uwimana (Author), Nestor Bizimungu (Author), Fabrice Ingabire (Author), Elyse Mukamukwiye (Author), Odette Sharangabo (Author), Semuto C. Ngabonziza (Author), Eliane Kamanzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...