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    • Effective prevention strategies are essential for controlling leprosy transmission and impact.

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    • Primary prevention focuses on reducing individual susceptibility (health promotion, immunoprophylaxis, chemoprophylaxis) and exposure (isolation, early detection).
    • Secondary prevention emphasizes early case detection and prompt treatment.
    • Tertiary prevention aims to prevent deformities and rehabilitate affected individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive prevention strategy integrating primary, secondary, and tertiary measures is vital for leprosy control.
    • Early detection and prompt treatment are key components of secondary prevention.
    • Rehabilitation and deformity prevention are crucial for managing established leprosy cases.