The concept of “elimination” is confusing, indeed

Leprosy Mailing List – October 9^th, 2010

Ref.:   The concept of “elimination” is confusing, indeed.

From: N. Modi, Thane, Maharashtra , India "

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Dear Dr Noto,

I would like to thank Dr. Grace Warren for her valuable input.  Indeed, the concept of "elimination" is confusing and often not well understood by government officials.  In the Thane district in India , where I work, I recently diagnosed 3 children less than 6 years old with full blown lepromatous leprosy. 

Dr Warren mentions that she often sees relapses.  May I ask her how she makes this diagnosis?

Regards,

Dr Navin Modi
Medical Officer

Muktajeevan Leprosy Rehabilitation Center

Thane, Maharashtra , India