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Need for rethinking on chemoprophylaxis strategies for leprosy control

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: After the introduction of multidrug therapy (MDT), the global prevalence of leprosy initially declined, but has plateaued since 2000.The steady prevalence of leprosy in recent years highlights the need to focus more on preventive strategies.Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for leprosy aims to reduce its incidence by preventive treatment to contacts incubating the disease.

Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology

DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_1848_2025

Authors: Bhushan Kumar, Sukhdeep Singh, Tarun Narang, Nusrat Shafiq, Sunil Dogra

Institutions: Shalby Hospitals, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Leprosy Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7160047580