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Prevalence of secondary dapsone resistance in Nepal.

Abstract

Between 1980-1982, 56 patients suspected of developing dapsone resistant leprosy were seen at the skin clinic of Anandaban Leprosy Hospital and Kokana Leprosarium. Out of 56, 16 control mice had no growth. 29 patients (72.5%) were proved resistant by Mouse foot pad tests.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Samuel N M
Samuel S
Loudon J
Neupani K
Adiga R B