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To evaluate the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals diagnosed with leprosy | |
Dr. Prasoon Soni, Dr .Vishnu Jangir, Dr. Rajesh Khokhar, Dr. Sumiti Pareek | |
Aim: To evaluate the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals diagnosed with leprosy. Materials and Methods: The department of Dermatology conducted a cross-sectional study within a hospital setting to identify deformities and disabilities in patients diagnosed with leprosy. The study encompassed a total of one hundred cases. The study included individuals diagnosed with leprosy, regardless of their age, gender, or treatment status. Results: The study included patients with ages ranging from 10 to 85 years. The average age of the study population was 39.74±3.88 years. Among the sample of 100 patients, the majority (75%) hailed from rural regions, while the remaining minority (25%) were residents of urban areas. The clinical type that was most commonly observed among the patients was borderline tuberculoid leprosy, accounting for 38% of the cases. This was followed by lepromatous leprosy, which was present in 34% of the patients. Borderline lepromatous leprosy was found in 15% of the cases, while pure neural leprosy was observed in 4% of the patients. Both tuberculoid and histoid types were each identified in 3% of the patients. Mid-borderline leprosy was seen in 2% of the cases, and indeterminate leprosy was found in 1% of the patients. Conclusion: Leprosy is recognized for its ability to induce a wide range of physical deformities. Thorough documentation and analysis of the patient's medical history and physical examination upon initial presentation is of paramount significance, particularly in cases involving sensory impairment. Keywords: Leprosy, Deformity, Social Profile, Stigma |
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