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Childhood Leprosy: A Retrospective Descriptive Study from Delhi

Sneha Ghunawat1, Vineet Relhan1, Shankila Mittal1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|December 4, 2018
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Childhood leprosy remains a concern, with high prevalence despite elimination efforts. Vulnerable children require better healthcare access and public awareness to combat this persistent disease.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood leprosy indicates ongoing community transmission.
  • Despite leprosy elimination in 2005, childhood case prevalence remains high.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in childhood leprosy.
  • To identify risk factors and outcomes in pediatric leprosy patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 11-year records (2005-2015) of leprosy patients under 15.
  • Data collected from a tertiary care hospital in central Delhi.
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS 22.0.

Main Results:

  • 113 childhood leprosy cases (7.6%) reported over 11 years.
  • Multibacillary (50.4%) and paucibacillary (49.6%) cases were nearly equal.
  • 15% experienced reactions, and 24.7% had deformities.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood leprosy rates persist at high levels.
  • Vulnerability is linked to limited healthcare access, public ignorance, and immature immune systems.
  • Further research is needed to address these challenges.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childhood leprosyhospital-based datapostelimination eraretrospective study

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