Leprosy affected beggars as a hidden source for transmission of leprosy

Indian Journal of Medical Research

Volumn 112, Issue AUG., 2000, Pages 52-55

  Rao, P S S ^a   Mozhi, N M ^a   Thomas, M V ^a  

^a Schieffelin Leprosy Res/Train Ctr   (India)

Author keywords

Beggars; India; Leprosy; Reservoir; Smear positive; Transmission

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; DISEASE CARRIER; DISEASE TRANSMISSION; FEMALE; HOMELESSNESS; HUMAN; INDIA; LEPROSY; LEPROSY CONTROL; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; FEMALE; HOMELESS PERSONS; HUMAN; INDIA; LEPROSY; MALE; MIDDLE AGE; POVERTY; SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOV'T;

EID: 0033818563     PISSN: 09715916     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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