<i>Mycobacterium leprae</i> Slide Positivity at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Seven Years Retrospective Study
The prevalence of <i>M. leprae</i> slide acid-fast bacilli positivity is relatively high. The high prevalence of <i>M. leprae</i> slide positivity, particularly among males, underscores the importance of targeted case detection strategies in this demographic to control leprosy. This study indicated that acid-fast bacilli positivity of <i>M. leprae</i> is higher in males than females.
Authors
- Yenealem Solomon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2033-5663)
- Teklehaimanot Kiros
- Zelalem Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8076-0179)
- Ayenew Assefa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4287-4147)
- Ayenew Berhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2244-4476)
- Bekele Sharew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7575-2387)
- Andargachew Almaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4895-3017)
- Birhanu Getie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2512-9156)
- Mulat Erkihun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8149-4100)
- Bayu Ayele
- Alemie Fentie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5457-3507)
- Biruk Legese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-7192)
Institutions
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70737
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00