A cost-effectiveness analysis of a novel algorithm to sequentially diagnose leprosy based on manufactured tests under the SUS perspective

• Main Authors: Milene Rangel da Costa (Author), Carlos Alberto da Silva Magliano (Author), Bruno Monteiro Barros (Author), Quenia Cristina Dias Morais (Author), Andressa Araujo Braga (Author), Kátia Marie Simões e Senna (Author), Ciro Martins Gomes (Author), Alexandre Casimiro de Macedo (Author), Marisa da Silva Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract: Brazil has the second largest number of leprosy cases (a disease with a significant burden) in the world. Despite global and local efforts to eliminate this public health problem, inadequate or late diagnosis contribute to perpetuate its transmission, especially among household contacts. T...