TY - JOUR A1 - Surywanshi, Sandeep A1 - Lokhande, Ganesh T1 - Clinico-Epidemiological profile of new leprosy cases detected in leprosy case detection campaign in North Maharashtra during 2018–2020 Y1 - 2019/1/1 JF - Sub-Saharan African Journal of Medicine JO - Sub-Saharan Afr J Med SP - 152 EP - 154 VL - 6 IS - 3 UR - https://www.ssajm.org/article.asp?issn=2384-5147;year=2019;volume=6;issue=3;spage=152;epage=154;aulast=S DO - 10.4103/ijph.ijph_387_22 N2 - Leprosy is a leading cause of disability in India. The percentage of disability and deformity can be reduced by diagnosing leprosy at an early stage. In order to detect the hidden leprosy cases, leprosy case detection campaigns, on line with Pulse Polio Campaign have been introduced specifically for high endemic districts, by the Central Leprosy Division. Records of cases from 2018 to 2020 were evaluated retrospectively to study the trend of new cases. The present study denotes the presence of hidden undiagnosed cases in the community and will require an intensification of leprosy control activities through contact tracing and active case detection. Continued quality surveillance is required for early detection, timely management, and prevention of the spread of the disease. ER -