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Autochthonous Leprosy in the United States

Belzer A, Ochoa MT, Adler BL. New England Journal of Medicine. Massachusetts Medical Society. 2023; 388 (26) : 2485-2487.
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This letter describes cases of autochthonous leprosy in six men who were born in the U.S. (mean age, 68.3 years). U.S. health providers need to be aware of this condition.

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Belzer A
Ochoa MT
Adler BL

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