Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Detection of Leprosy in Micro-Regions with a High Risk of Illness in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Detection of Leprosy in Micro-Regions with a High Risk of Illness in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Background: Leprosy control remains challenging in Brazil and has been aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiological scenario of leprosy through the detection rate of new cases, the risk of illness, and the hidden prevalence of...

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Main Authors: Sarah Lamas Vidal, Daniele dos Santos Lages, Isabela Cristina Lana Maciel, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite, Angélica da Conceição Oliveira Coelho, Francisco Carlos Félix Lana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
Subjects:
leprosy
epidemiology
COVID-19 pandemic
public health surveillance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7449/16/6/89
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