Leprosy risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting the disease.

Risk Groups

Close contacts with patients with untreated, active, predominantly multibacillary disease, and persons living in countries with highly endemic disease.

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CDC Leprosy Risk Factors

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