@article{101811,
  author = {Marshall R and Horgan E and Duane H and Dillon A and Nurdin N and O’Connell S and Sadlier C and Dee A and Sheahan A and Barrett P},
  title = {Challenges of the public health response to a rare case of non-autochthonous Mycobacterium leprae, Ireland, 2024},
  abstract = {<p>This case report details the public health response to a multibacillary leprosy case in Ireland. The case presented with hypopigmented skin lesions and neurological symptoms. Challenges included delayed recognition in the clinical setting, contact tracing within a congregate setting and lack of specific Irish guidelines. Comprehensive contact tracing, chemoprophylaxis and follow-up care were implemented, guided by international protocols. This case underscores the need for tailored guidelines and stigma mitigation strategies for this neglected tropical disease in non-endemic regions.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Eurosurveillance},
  volume = {30},
  publisher = {European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC)},
  issn = {1560-7917},
  url = {https://www.eurosurveillance.org/deliver/fulltext/eurosurveillance/30/3/eurosurv-30-3-2.pdf?itemId=%2Fcontent%2F10.2807%2F1560-7917.ES.2025.30.3.2500033&mimeType=pdf&containerItemId=content/eurosurveillance},
  doi = {10.2807/1560-7917.es.2025.30.3.2500033},
  language = {eng},
}