| Modified leprosy elimination campaign (MLEC) for case detection in a remote tribal area in the State of Orissa, India. | |
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PMID: 11105498 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A leprosy project was established in a difficult to reach area under guidelines of Government of India. The leprosy services were provided by Koraput Leprosy Eradication Project (KORALEP) and general health services by Primary Health Care (PHC). Leprosy elimination campaigns (LECs) were suggested by WHO to detect more cases in the community. A modified leprosy elimination campaign (MLEC), carried out utilizing the services of primary health care workers is discussed in this paper. Apart from the trained health workers, Anganwadi workers along with some literate people from the district were also included in the search teams. In all, 1543 cases were shortlisted from the suspects identified and on re-examination 576 cases were confirmed as active cases. Sixty percent of the cases detected were very early cases with two to three skin lesions. This could be achieved with a very brief training of health workers and involving village voluntary workers. MLEC was found to be a useful tool for case finding in such areas. |
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Authors:
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P V Rao; R A Bhuskade; K V Desikan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Leprosy review Volume: 71 ISSN: 0305-7518 ISO Abbreviation: Lepr Rev Publication Date: 2000 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-12-22 Completed Date: 2000-12-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0243711 Medline TA: Lepr Rev Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 377-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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lepra@lepraindia.org |
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Adolescent Adult Communicable Disease Control / methods Developing Countries Female Humans India / epidemiology Leprosy / diagnosis*, epidemiology, prevention & control* Male Mass Screening / methods* Middle Aged National Health Programs / organization & administration* Rural Population |
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