01331nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001653002300042653002700065653002700092653001700119653001400136100001400150700001100164700001300175700001400188245008800202856005000290300001200340490000700352520072800359022001401087       2023                            d10aHansen’s disease10aMultibacillary leprosy10aPaucibacillary leprosy10aEpidemiology10aBangalore1 aDharani V1 aKhan Z1 aPrasad B1 aR. H S. R00aA Retrospective Study of Comprehensive Assessment of Leprosy in Bangalore District.  uhttps://www.tijer.org/papers/TIJER2307055.pdf  a448-4520 v103 a<p>Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, remains a public health concern in Bangalore district, India. A retrospective study analysed data from 637 leprosy patients (2020-2023) in government hospitals. The majority were males (76%), and most cases were in the ≥14 years age group. 3% of patients were children. Multibacillary (MB) leprosy accounted for 77% of cases, while paucibacillary (PB) leprosy accounted for 23%. Moderate (G2) deformities increased over time. 69% of patients completed treatment and were cured, with higher cure rates for MB type (88%). The study provides valuable insights into leprosy prevalence and treatment outcomes, emphasizing the ongoing need for prevention and treatment efforts.</p>
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