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A report on six cases of histoid variety of lepromatous leprosy in children.

Abstract

Six cases of histoid variety of lepromatous leprosy among children below 12 years of age were detected in over 3 years period. Bacteriological index was high (3 to 5+). None of the patients had received any anti-leprosy treatment. It is a public health problem because of infectious nature of the disease, therefore early detection and management of this entity among children is important.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Mohan L
Sharma N K
Sangal R
Arora S K

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