title: A study into bacteriological positivity and treatment of beggar leprosy patients.
abstract: Hundred beggar leprosy patients were medically examined and skin smears were taken for bacteriological positivity for A.F.B. Information regarding their treatment was collected. 20% of them were found bacteriologically positive and 40% of the positive cases were not taking treatment. Epidemiological and operational implications of the findings are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Chengalpattu-603001, Tamil Nadu.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kumaravelu
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Muthiah
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Durgambal
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003622:Dapsone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007914:Leper Colonies; D007918:Leprosy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003622:Dapsone