Diagnosing multibacillary leprosy: A comparative evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of slit-skin smear, bacterial index of granuloma and WHO operational classification

Authors :: Bhushan, Premanshu
Sardana, Kabir
Koranne, R.
Choudhary, Monisha
Manjul, Prateek
Source :: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology. July-August, 2008, Vol. 74 Issue 4, p322
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Byline: Premanshu. Bhushan, Kabir. Sardana, R. Koranne, Monisha. Choudhary, Prateek. Manjul Background: In view of the relatively poor performance of skin smears WHO adopted a purely clinical operational classification, however [...]

Subjects :: Granuloma -- Risk factors
Granuloma -- Diagnosis
Granuloma -- Care and treatment
Leprosy -- Risk factors
Leprosy -- Diagnosis
Leprosy -- Complications and side effects

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