Mycobacterium leprae transmission characteristics during the declining stages of leprosy incidence: A systematic review.
<h4>Background</h4>Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. As incidence begins to decline, the characteristics of new cases shifts away from those observed in highly endemic areas, revealing potentially important insights into possible ongoing sources of transmis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-05-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009436 |