| The association between age of onset and mortality in lepromatous leprosy. | |
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PMID: 565753 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A life-table approach was employed to estimate expectation of survival of the non-leprous members of a population in which leprosy is endemic. The observed survival of members who developed lepromatous leprosy at different ages was compared with that expected after having attained the age at which onset occurred. Those whose onset occurred at later, as opposed to earlier, ages more frequently lived their expected remaining years of life. Survival was not decreased in those whose onset occurred after age 20. It is hypothesized that those whose onset occurs after maturity are more resistant to complications arising from infection with M. leprae which can lead prematurely to death. |
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Authors:
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D G Smith; R S Guinto |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association Volume: 46 ISSN: 0148-916X ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Lepr. Other Mycobact. Dis. Publication Date: 1978 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-07-24 Completed Date: 1978-07-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8505819 Medline TA: Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 25-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors* Female Humans Leprosy / mortality* Male Middle Aged |
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