Anti-PGL-I seropositivity and development of leprosy in contacts: a comprehensive analysis of sociodemographic determinants, genetic susceptibility, and exposure characteristics to Mycobacterium leprae
Clinical characteristics of index patients play a critical role in infection risk among contacts. Leprosy progression appears to depend on genetic susceptibility, type of contact, and extent of bacillus exposure.
Authors
- Isabela de Caux Bueno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4501-5989)
- Francisco Carlos Félix Lana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9043-3181)
- Mery Natali Silva Abreu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6691-3537)
- Gabriel da Rocha Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4897-8521)
- Eyleen Nabyla Alvarenga Niitsuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5781-6313)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia do Norte de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0074-02760240061
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40
Funders
- Governo Brasil
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz