Role of dermatologist in leprosy elimination and post-elimination era
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Role of dermatologist in leprosy elimination and post-elimination era.
India is a country where leprosy has been endemic for many decades. There is no doubt that due to concerted efforts of dedicated dermatologists and leprologists, it has been possible to reach the target of elimination in the year 2005. In India, leprosy services have been delivered through specialized vertical setup for about 50 years. However, in the postelimination era, with a low prevalence ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Leprosy Review
سال: 2007
ISSN: 2162-8807
DOI: 10.47276/lr.78.1.26