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Clinical-Epidemiological Profile of Patients Living with Leprosy.

Masuchi M H, Rosângela Filipini P, Corrêa A Z A H, et al. International archives of medicine. iMedPub Journals . 2015; 8 (208) : 9 p..

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Abstract

Background: Leprosy is an infectious disease that is manifested in dermatological signs and symptoms and can interfere with activities of daily living.

Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 41 patients diagnosed with leprosy, treated between 2011 and 2013. The SAL-SA Scale (Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness) was applied to check the limitations in activities of daily living and data were analysed quantitatively and statistically.

Result: The patients were aged between 23 and 59 years, mostly male, with a high prevalence of tuberculoid leprosy, without co-morbidities and outpatient discharge. The SALSA Scale score was relevant for individuals without limitations in domains such as mobility, self-care, work and dexterity.

Conclusion: Patients have few limitations for carrying out their daily activities, as well as a low disability level.

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Masuchi M H

Rosângela Filipini P

Corrêa A Z A H

Benetti F A

Ito L M

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