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- Title
HISTOMORPHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF HANSEN'S DISEASE- ONE YEAR STUDY.
- Authors
Kudchi, Najmussahar; farheen, Ayesha; Ustad, Mohammed Tasveem
- Abstract
INTRODUCTION The Government of India has implemented extensive eradication program for Leprosy, and in many areas it was declared as free from Leprosy in December 20051. Inspite of all measures taken by Government of India, lack of awareness, social stigma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective study from January 2018 to December 2018 in the department of pathology Khaja Banda Nawaz institution of medical sciences. Paraffin embedded 3-5microns sections stained with Haematoxylin and eosin was studied.AFB Bacilli demonstrated by Fite Faracco. RESULTS Results tabulated. Cases classified according to modified Riedly-Jopling classification. 22 cases, 15 males, 7 female. Age range 13-64yrs (mean age-45yrs). Most of cases were in 20-40yr age group Conclusion: National Leprosy eradication programme in India indicates that leprosy as a public health programme is negligible but a large number of newly diagnosed Hansen's cases are being reported from various hospitals. Most of these cases are drug resistant.
- Subjects
INDIA; HANSEN'S disease; MEDICAL sciences; SOCIAL stigma; HEALTH programs; AGE groups
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 4, p1815
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article