@article{887,
  keywords = {Bacteriological Techniques, Humans, leprosy, Mycobacterium leprae, Nigeria, Skin, Specimen Handling},
  author = {Awofeso N},
  title = {Inventory of skin smear practices in 6 leprosy control programmes in Nigeria.},
  abstract = {<p>A study of slit skin smear (SSS) examination practices in 6 Nigerian Leprosy Control Programmes was undertaken to assess the quality of smearing, staining and reading. Results indicated that the standard of SSS practices fall below the ideal. There is a great need for training as well as supervision and support of laboratory staff if this deplorable situation is to be improved.</p>},
  year = {1993},
  journal = {Leprosy review},
  volume = {64},
  pages = {150-6},
  month = {1993 Jun},
  issn = {0305-7518},
  url = {http://leprev.ilsl.br/pdfs/1993/v64n2/pdf/v64n2a09.pdf},
  doi = {10.5935/0305-7518.19930018},
  language = {eng},
}