The long-term impact of the Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) program on leprosy incidence: A modelling study

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Authors

David J. Blok · Erasmus MC

Peter Steinmann · Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

Anuj Tiwari · Erasmus MC

Tanja Barth‐Jaeggi · Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

Mohammad Arif · NLR India

Nand Lal Banstola · NLR Nepal

Rabindra Baskota ·

Abstract

The LPEP program contributes significantly to the reduction of the leprosy incidence and could potentially accelerate the interruption of transmission. It would be advisable to include contact tracing/screening and SDR in routine leprosy programmes.

Topics & Keywords

Leprosy Research and Treatment Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 15, Issue 3, pp. e0009279-e0009279

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009279

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