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Viability of Mycobacterium leprae in the environment and its role in leprosy dissemination

3 Nov 2015

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BACKGROUND: Leprosy, a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a public health concern in certain countries, including India. Although the prevalence of the disease has fallen drastically over time, new cases continue to occur at nearly the same rate in many regions. Several endemic pockets have been observed in India and elsewhere. The precise dynamics of leprosy transmission are still not clearly...

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PMID: 26728806
DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.168935

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