Abstract:Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium.lepreae that affects the nerves of the extremities, skin, nasal mucosa, and upper respiratory tract. As of today, some countries include Indonesia facing difficulties to fight leprosy. The health ministry of Indonesia noted that the majority of leprosy cases occurred in the eastern region, like Maluku Province. Therefore disease mapping is needed to develop a map of leprosy so that the handling of this disease could operate optimally, especially in Maluku. O… Show more
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