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An innovative approach to screening and chemoprophylaxis among contacts of leprosy patients in low endemic settings: experiences from Cambodia.

Authors :
Cavaliero, Arielle
Greter, Helena
Fürst, Thomas
Lay, Sambath
Sao Ay, Sarady
Robijn, Jan
Steinmann, Peter
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 3/28/2019, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article discusses about approaches towards the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy in Cambodia. It looks at the retrospective active case finding (RACF) program in the country for tracing leprosy patients, screening of the patients' contacts for leprosy, and providing a single dose of rifampicin (SDR) as post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to the contacts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135588502
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007039