Epidemiology in the Leprosy Mailing List

Ref.:   Epidemiology in the Leprosy Mailing List (LML)
From: M Leide W. de Oliveira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Dear Dr Noto,

I refers to a previous LML discussion about the relevance of non- epidemiologist participants, focusing on epidemiological and mostly clinical aspects of leprosy.

In my opinion the main usefulness of the LML is the free access from leprosy workers around the world, including who often have first-hand experience in dealing with leprosy.  The subjects brought by them should be considered as sentinel of the real situation of the disease management everywhere.  Contributions from senior leprologists and epidemiologists are always welcome.

Maria Leide W. de Oliveira

Medical School-Dermatology Sector/Federal University of  Rio de Janeiro