Integrated leprosy control in Guyana.
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Guyana instituted a "find and treat" leprosy program in 1971 that made use of existing out-patient facilities and staff. The program, based on an integrated domiciliary approach to diagnosis, treatment, and examination of contacts, has proved successful. This article describes development of the program and discusses the prospects for control and eventual eradication of leprosy in Guyana.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Bulletin of the Pan American Health Organization
دوره 12 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978