A retrospective clinico epidemiological study of leprosy cases treated at tertiary care hospital Tirupur

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Author Details : Bharathi Sukumar*, Arunkumar Balakrishnan, Anandkumar Sengodan, Balaji S, Pasupathy G, Karthick Raja S, Jasil P

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 66-71

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2024.011

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Abstract

Background: Leprosy is a chronic communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium Leprae. The disease mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, and eyes. Aim is to describe the clinical-epidemiological profile, and type of MDT given for leprosy cases treated at tertiary care hospital Tirupur.
Materials and Methods: A Retrospective study was done by obtaining records of all leprosy patients from the OP Leprosy registration card for a duration of one year from April 2021 – March 2022 were included in the study. The details of patients such as clinical and epidemiological profile were noted and descriptive analysis was done.
Results: During the study period, 35 cases of leprosy were included in the study. Majority of the cases were in age group 18 – 45 years. Male female sex ratio was found to be 2.5:1 and no childhood leprosy was recorded. Lepromatous leprosy was the most common type noted in this study. MB MDT was given in most patients. Grade 1 disability was recorded highly than grade 2. Type 1 reaction was found to be more and majority of the cases were noted in local group compared to migratory group.
Conclusion: The present study provides an insight into the disease burden as well as the effectiveness of the health-related services at a tertiary care hospital, Tirupur. The study also highlights the early diagnosis and management of leprosy and the importance of the surveillance activity, thereby minimizing the risks of leprosy in Tirupur.
 

Keywords: Leprosy, Paucibacillary, Multibacillary, Multi drug therapy, Retrospective

How to cite : Sukumar B , Balakrishnan A, Sengodan A, Balaji S, Pasupathy G, Karthick Raja S, Jasil P, A retrospective clinico epidemiological study of leprosy cases treated at tertiary care hospital Tirupur. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2024;10(1):66-71

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