Hot spots of leprosy in the endemic area of São Luís, Maranhão State, Northeastern Brazil
Background: Despite the decreasing of leprosy cases in Brazil, its occurrence remains high in certain Brazilian cities. The aim of the study was to analyze the spatial pattern of leprosy in São Luís, capital of Maranhão State, Northeastern Brazil. Methodology: An ecological study was carried out bas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034119302722 |