Investigating the Spread of Leprosy Using Secondary Data in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. This disease attacks skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract mucosa and eyes. undergoes a long division process between 2-3 weeks. The survival of leprosy bacteria 9 days outside human body. Leprosy germs have an incubation period 2-5 years. World Health Organization reported that in 2019, 202,256 new cases were detected 118 countries, 79% these India Brazil. study obtained data on from Kendari City Office for 2017 to 2020. According findings, 2018, prevalence was 0.73%. span found be 15 years with multi-bacillary type/wet level 0 defects. Males most susceptible infection. There decrease 2020 number leprosy.
 Keywords: leprosy, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia