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Factors affecting contact tracing for the early detection of Leprosy cases: A qualitative study in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana

2024-05-08

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<h4>Introduction</h4> Despite Ghana being at the elimination phase of Leprosy, new cases of Leprosy are recorded in the country annually. These cases are usually detected in the advanced stages when Grade 2 disabilities (G2D) have set in. The WHO regards high G2D rates as an indication that measures need to be taken especially with regard to early detection. Late detection of cases raises concern about the spread...

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DOI: 10.1101/2024.05.08.24306976

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