Insight into Paediatric Versus Adult Leprosy: A Comparative, Analytical Study from India
Paediatric leprosy in our study had a high number of cases of type 1 lepra reaction, paralytic deformities, disabilities, pure neuritic leprosy, and default rate. Our study highlights the need of early detection, timely intervention, and increasing community awareness to ensure early and adequate management of paediatric leprosy.
Authors
- Chander Grover (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6022-5146)
- Archana Singal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9201-3391)
- Vijay Gandhi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9641-4715)
- Deepika Pandhi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2353-0405)
- Rajeev Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2265-0827)
- Pratibha Gupta
Institutions
- University of Delhi (IN)
- University College of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (IN)
- DR. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijd.ijd_414_24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40