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Pediatric leprosy presents unique challenges, with children experiencing more type 1 reactions and disabilities. Early detection and community awareness are crucial for effective management of childhood leprosy.

Keywords:

Childhood leprosy disability leprosy reaction retrospective study

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Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Background:

Pediatric leprosy is less common than adult leprosy but poses diagnostic and management challenges.
Leprosy remains endemic in certain regions, particularly affecting low-resource settings.
Understanding childhood leprosy is vital for global eradication efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze clinical presentation differences between pediatric and adult leprosy.
To outline clinical implications of childhood leprosy based on tertiary care hospital data.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 1006 leprosy cases (pediatric and adult) from January 2010 to December 2021.
Comparison of clinical variables, including history, examination, and investigation parameters.
Data collected from leprosy clinic records at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi.

Main Results:

Children (16.8%) showed a higher proportion of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy (65.7%) compared to adults (41.7%).
Pediatric cases had higher rates of type 1 leprosy reactions (11.2%) and paralytic deformities (32.5%).
Treatment completion rates were similar, but default rates were notable in both pediatric (27.8%) and adult (28.9%) groups.

Conclusions:

Pediatric leprosy is characterized by a significant number of type 1 lepra reactions, paralytic deformities, and disabilities.
Pure neuritic leprosy and high default rates were observed in children.
Early detection, timely intervention, and increased community awareness are essential for managing pediatric leprosy effectively.