Magnitude and temporal trends of leprosy relapse in the state of Ceará, Brazil in the period 2001-2018
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This study analyzed the magnitude and temporal trends of leprosy relapse in Ceará in 2001-2018.METHODS:
Descriptive cross-sectional and ecological-time trend studies were performed.RESULTS:
We diagnosed 1,777 leprosy relapse cases. Higher prevalence of relapse was observed in men, illiterates, mixed race, multibacillary leprosy, lepromatous leprosy, and persons with visible disabilities. The proportion of relapse increased throughout the study period.CONCLUSIONS:
Leprosy relapse is prevalent in certain groups.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Leprosy, Multibacillary
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Leprosy
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil