Factors associated with the transmission of Hansen's disease in Colombia: an epidemiological perspective

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51481/amc.v63i4.1181

Keywords:

Hansen's disease, Leprosy, Transmission, Colombia

Abstract

We have read with great interest and appreciation your article entitled "Familial affectation of Hansen's disease in Costa Rica "1 under the authorship of Rivera-Chavarria and Cols , since it is an article that provides population characterization guidelines highly relevant for public health, more specifically regarding Hansen's disease (HD), which is a neglected infectious-contagious disease in Colombia.

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Published

2022-04-28

How to Cite

Factors associated with the transmission of Hansen’s disease in Colombia: an epidemiological perspective. (2022). Acta Médica Costarricense , 63(4), 235-236. https://doi.org/10.51481/amc.v63i4.1181