The spatial distribution of leprosy in four villages in Bangladesh: An observational study
Open Access
- 23 September 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 8 (1) , 125
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-8-125
Abstract
There is a higher case-detection rate for leprosy among spatially proximate contacts such as household members and neighbors. Spatial information regarding the clustering of leprosy can be used to improve intervention strategies. Identifying high-risk areas within villages around known cases can be helpful in finding new cases.Keywords
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