Variations in the Clinical Managementof Multibacillary Leprosy Patientsin Selected Hospitals in Metro Manila

• Main Authors: Pepito, Veincent Christian F, Amit, Arianna Maever L, Samontina, Rae Erica D, Abdon, Sarah Jane A, Fuentes, David Norman L, Saniel, Ofelia P
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2018
• Subjects: Multibacillary Leprosy; Multiple Drug Therapy; Patient Management; Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asmph-pubs/16; https://archium.ateneo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1015&context=asmph-pubs
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Introduction. This paper documents the variations in the diagnosis and management of multibacillary leprosy patients in three of the biggest case-holding hospitals in Metro Manila. Furthermore, we aimed to discuss the implications of these variations on the country’s leprosy control and elimination...