Evaluating active leprosy case identification methods in six districts of Nepal

ConclusionsThe most effective case identification approach here is contact tracing, followed by house-to-house visits in vulnerable populations and screening in prisons, although house-to-house visits are cheaper. The findings suggest that hidden cases, recent transmission, and late diagnosis in the community exist and highlight the importance of early case detection.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research