Social school contacts of multibacillary leprosy cases in children living in the hyperendemic region of the Midwest of Brazil

Sato, Camila Massae; Rodrigues, Thaísa S.V.; Silva, Pãmela Rodrigues de Souza; Santos, Emerson Soares dos; Xavier, Diego Ricardo; Baptista, Ida Maria Foschiani Dias; Cortela, Denise da Costa Boamorte; Ignotti, Eliane; Ferreira, Silvana Margarida Benevides

doi:10.1016/j.jped.2021.11.009

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“…[22][23][24] It becomes necessary to invest in diagnostic tests based on molecular techniques using sensitive biomarkers for M. leprae as a possibility for more accurate early diagnosis and treatment, thereby easing the elimination of active sources of infection, especially in children. 25,26 Also in relation to the profile of children and adolescents with leprosy, the findings indicate predominance of those who have a family history of the disease. The higher probability of leprosy occurrence is directly linked to household contact, that is, contact with intra-household and social cases.…”

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“…The higher probability of leprosy occurrence is directly linked to household contact, that is, contact with intra-household and social cases. [26][27][28][29] A study conducted with schoolchildren in "XX" indicated that students with a family history of leprosy had 8.7 times higher chances of developing the disease, with a greater risk among those who had two or more family members affected. This finding supports the current study inference of lower scores in the School domain in the QoL assessments.…”

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Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with leprosy in a hyperendemic region, Midwest Brazil

de Almeida,

Ferreira,

Alves Da Rocha

et al. 2024

LEPROSY

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Objective To analyze the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with leprosy, as well as the parents' perception regarding the quality of life of the participating minors. Method A cross-sectional controlled study conducted with 185 minors aged from 8 to 18 years, living in two municipalities from the state of "XX", Midwest Brazil. Those registered in the National Notification System for "XX" (from 2017 to 2019) were considered as minors reported with the disease (n = 37). For the comparison group, healthy minors for the disease (n = 148) were selected, who were residents in the region of origin of the notified cases. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL 4.0) instrument was used. Results Lower quality of life scores were observed in all domains among children and adolescents with leprosy when compared to the Control Group. The School domain was the most affected, with a mean of 57.54 (SD ± 22.

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confidence: 99%

Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with leprosy in a hyperendemic region, Midwest Brazil

de Almeida,

Ferreira,

Alves Da Rocha

et al. 2024

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Exploring Active Case Detection Approaches for Leprosy Diagnosis in Varied Endemic Settings: A Comprehensive Scoping Review

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Fastenau,

Penna

et al. 2024

Life

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(1) Background: The global burden of leprosy is not shared equally; with the majority of cases being diagnosed in Brazil, India, and Indonesia. Understanding the methods of active case detection (ACD) used in high and low endemic regions is vital for the development of future screening programs. (2) Methods: A systematic search of three databases, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science, was conducted for English language papers, published since the year 2000, which discussed the use of active case detection methods for leprosy screening. The paper utilised the Integrated Screening Action Model (I-SAM) as a tool for the analysis of these methods. (3) Results: 23 papers were identified from 11 different countries. The papers identified 6 different methods of active case detection: Household contact/social contact identification; door-to-door case detection; screening questionnaire distribution; rapid village surveys; school-based screening; and prison-based screening. 15 were located in high endemic regions and 8 of these were located in low endemic regions. (4) Conclusions: For selecting the appropriate methods of active case finding, the leprosy endemicity must be taken into consideration. The findings contribute to policy decision making allowing for more successful future leprosy case detection programs to be designed, ultimately reducing the global burden of the disease, and achieving the WHO’s aim of zero leprosy.

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Social school contacts of multibacillary leprosy cases in children living in the hyperendemic region of the Midwest of Brazil

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Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with leprosy in a hyperendemic region, Midwest Brazil

Health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with leprosy in a hyperendemic region, Midwest Brazil

Exploring Active Case Detection Approaches for Leprosy Diagnosis in Varied Endemic Settings: A Comprehensive Scoping Review

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