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New strategies for active finding of leprosy cases in the Amazonian region.

Campos DCC, Dutra APB, Suares VL, et al. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. 2015; 48 (4) : 488-490.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The use of the Self-Image Form (SIF) expands the identification of active leprosy cases to neighbors of index cases.

METHODS: The SIF was used to screen two groups: case (neighbors of index cases of leprosy) and control (individuals residing next to houses without leprosy) group. A specialist investigated suspected leprosy cases for disease confirmation.

RESULTS: New cases of leprosy were diagnosed in the case group (n = 7, 8.6%), but not the control group.

CONCLUSIONS: The new surveillance strategy is inexpensive, efficient, and feasible within a primary health strategy. Future studies can help improve the use of the SIF.

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Campos DCC

Dutra APB

Suares VL

Carvalho PAC

Camargo L