01423nas a2200193   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001400054653001200068653003600080100001700116700001500133245014000148856010900288300001200397490000700409520079900416022001401215       2023                            d  c01/202310aDeformity10aleprosy10aLeprosy Case Detection Campaign1 aSurywanshi S1 aLokhande G00aClinico-Epidemiological profile of new leprosy cases detected in leprosy case detection campaign in North Maharashtra during 2018-2020.  uhttps://journals.lww.com/IJPH/Fulltext/2023/67010/Clinico_Epidemiological_Profile_of_New_Leprosy.25.aspx  a152-1540 v673 a<p>Leprosy is a leading cause of disability in India. The percentage of disability and deformity can be reduced by diagnosing leprosy at an early stage. In order to detect the hidden leprosy cases, leprosy case detection campaigns, on line with Pulse Polio Campaign have been introduced specifically for high endemic districts, by the Central Leprosy Division. Records of cases from 2018 to 2020 were evaluated retrospectively to study the trend of new cases. The present study denotes the presence of hidden undiagnosed cases in the community and will require an intensification of leprosy control activities through contact tracing and active case detection. Continued quality surveillance is required for early detection, timely management, and prevention of the spread of the disease.</p>
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