Importance of epidemiological surveillance of leprosy: analysis of the occurrence of leprosy in intra-domiciliary contacts in a capital in the Brazilian northeast region
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 53: e20190507, 2020. tab
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION Intra-domiciliary contacts are a group with the highest risk of developing leprosy. METHODS A cross-sectional study of intra-domiciliary contacts of new leprosy cases was conducted. A descriptive analysis of the variables was performed. RESULTS Among 190 contacts, 63% were invited to visit the health unit, and 54.2% received the BCG vaccine. The prevalence of leprosy among the contacts was 4.7%. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of leprosy among the contacts was high and similar to that found previously. There were failures in surveillance actions carried out by health units. Never-before treated cases were found.
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Tema:
Aspectos sociais
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Complicações
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Epidemiologia
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Geral
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Prevenção e Controle
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Transmissão
Bases de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Vacina BCG
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Busca de Comunicante
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Hanseníase
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
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Estudo de rastreamento
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Ano de publicação:
2020
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