@article{10096,
  keywords = {Biopsy, Dapsone, Homeless Persons, Humans, India, Leper Colonies, leprosy, Skin},
  author = {Rao P S and Kumaravelu P and Muthiah B and Durgambal K},
  title = {A study into bacteriological positivity and treatment of beggar leprosy patients.},
  abstract = {<p>Hundred beggar leprosy patients were medically examined and skin smears were taken for bacteriological positivity for A.F.B. Information regarding their treatment was collected. 20% of them were found bacteriologically positive and 40% of the positive cases were not taking treatment. Epidemiological and operational implications of the findings are discussed.</p>},
  year = {1989},
  journal = {Indian journal of leprosy},
  volume = {61},
  pages = {216-21},
  month = {1989 Apr},
  issn = {0254-9395},
  language = {eng},
}