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Leprosy in Qatar.

S F Mahmoud1, B Azadeh

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

International Journal of Dermatology
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
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A study of 104 leprosy cases in Qatar (1982-1989) found most patients were expatriate workers. This highlights the public health risk posed by imported infectious diseases in leprosy-free nations.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, remains a global health concern.
  • Qatar, historically considered a low-prevalence country for leprosy, experiences significant expatriate worker influx.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical and histopathologic features of leprosy cases diagnosed in Qatar between 1982 and 1989.
  • To assess the epidemiological characteristics of leprosy in Qatar during the study period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 104 leprosy cases diagnosed between 1982 and 1989.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, country of origin, clinical presentation, and histopathologic classification.

Main Results:

  • 104 cases of leprosy were diagnosed, predominantly in male expatriate workers (84.6%).

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  • Indian nationals constituted the largest ethnic group (60.6%).
  • The majority of cases were classified as lepromatous (43.3%) or tuberculoid (43.3%) leprosy.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study underscores the potential public health hazard posed by imported leprosy cases due to the large number of expatriate workers.
    • Active surveillance and early diagnosis are crucial for managing leprosy in Qatar, despite its low endemicity.