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. 2008 Mar-Apr;123(2):198-205.
doi: 10.1177/003335490812300212.

Leprosy: steps along the journey of eradication

Brian H Bennett  1 , David L Parker, Mark Robson
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Leprosy: steps along the journey of eradication

Brian H Bennett et al. Public Health Rep. 2008 Mar-Apr.
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Distribution of leprosy in the world
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Registered prevalence rates of leprosy, 2002
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  • Leprosy: praise and concern.
    Johansen PM, Ramirez JP Jr. Johansen PM, et al. Public Health Rep. 2008 Sep-Oct;123(5):551-2; author reply 552. doi: 10.1177/003335490812300503. Public Health Rep. 2008. PMID: 18828407 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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