@article{22136,
  keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Humans, Leprostatic Agents, leprosy, Male, Middle Aged, Peripheral nerves, Skin},
  author = {Porichha D and Rao A K and Nehemaiah E and Mishra M C},
  title = {Response of thickened nerve trunks and skin lesions of leprosy patients to MDT.},
  abstract = {<p>This paper indicates the responses of thickened nerve trunks in leprosy patients to MDT. Out of 1625 cases, 557 (34.2%) cases had thickened nerve trunks at the time of registration. From these cases, 175 (31.4%) were randomly selected and re-examined by personal visit about 5 years after RFT. Follow-up showed persistent thickening in 96 (54.8%) cases. Persistence of nerve thickening was higher in MB leprosy. Additional nerve thickening appeared in 8 (4.6%) cases. New disability developed in 6 (3.4%) cases after RFT but these persons did not come for check up voluntarily. Reaction occurred in 6 during follow-up. Both MB and PB considered together thickening continued in as high as 96 (54.8%) compared to persisting skin lesions in 24 (13.7%) cases. Persons with thickened nerve trunks require more counseling to report for check up at the earliest sign of nerve function deficit.</p>},
  year = {2011},
  journal = {Indian journal of leprosy},
  volume = {83},
  pages = {31-5},
  month = {2011 Jan-Mar},
  issn = {0254-9395},
  doi = {10.1111/j.1529-8027.2011.00326.x},
  language = {eng},
}