@article{94875,
  author = {Baraithiya K and Kumar U and Varma K},
  title = {Clinico-epidemiological and histopathological study of newly diagnosed leprosy patients at tertiary care center},
  abstract = {Background: Leprosy, also well-known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. In spite of having been declared eliminated in December 2005 from India as a public health problem, India has still 60% of the entire global case load. This study entailed the epidemiological, clinical features and histopathological findings of new leprosy patients and assessing the current situation of leprosy at a tertiary level referral center in central India.<br><br>
Materials and Methods: A total of 60 Leprosy patients belonging to Ujjain and its adjoining districts attending the out patient Department of Dermatology at R.D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain (M.P.), over a period of 12 month i.e. Jan-2019 to Dec-2019 constituted the subject material for study. The data was analysed for Clinico-epidemiological and histopathological characteristics.<br><br>
Results: Out of all leprosy outpatients, Maximum number of patient belonged to age groups of 21-40 years and 2 cases of childhood leprosy were recorded. Male preponderance with M: F ratio was 3:1. Family history was seen in 3 patients (5.0%). 73.3% patients hailed from rural area. Borderline Tuberculoid (19 patients) was commonest clinical presentation. The overall clinico-histopathological concordance observed was 75%.<br><br>
Conclusions: The present study gives a general picture about the current trends of Leprosy in this particular region and highlights the importance of both clinical & histopathological examination and determining parity between their findings. This study emphasizes the need of spread of awareness about the disease, facilities for investigation and early diagnosis.},
  year = {2020},
  journal = {IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology},
  volume = {6},
  pages = {374-381},
  publisher = {IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd},
  issn = {2581-4710, 2581-4729},
  url = {https://www.ipinnovative.com/journal-article-file/12762},
  doi = {10.18231/j.ijced.2020.074},
  language = {eng},
}