@article{25850,
  keywords = {Ulnar nerve, Pakistan, leprosy, Lepromatous, Borderline tuberculoid},
  author = {Shaikh I and Soomro F and Bhatti NS and Bhutto AM},
  title = {Leprosy in Sukkur region: A series of 143 cases from 2001-2011 at leprosy centre Sukkur, Sindh},
  abstract = {<p>Objective To document the clinical characteristics of newly diagnosed leprosy patients in Sukkur</p>

<p>Region, Sindh.</p>

<p>Methods A total of 143 new leprosy cases referred and registered in leprosy centre, Sukkur from</p>

<p>2001-2011 were studied. Diagnosis was based on clinical grounds, and supported by acid-fast</p>

<p>bacilli on slit-skin smear.</p>

<p>Results Out of 143 new cases 73 (51%) were males and 70 (49%) females. The peak age of disease</p>

<p>onset was second decade. The most common form of the disease was borderline tuberculoid (BT)</p>

<p>seen in 76 (53%) cases. Ulnar nerve was the most frequently affected nerve seen in 30 (21%) cases.</p>

<p>Conclusion Although in urban cities the cases of leprosy are in decline but still it exists in rural</p>

<p>areas of Sindh. It is important for the practitioners to be aware of its diagnosis and management to</p>

<p>prevent the deformities</p>

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},
  year = {2014},
  journal = {Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists},
  volume = {24},
  pages = {298-301},
  url = {http://www.jpad.org.pk/Oct%20Dec%202014/4.%20Original%20article%20Leprosy%20in%20Sukkur%20region.pdf},
  language = {eng},
}