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Introduction: The use of the Self-Image Form (SIF) expands the identification of active leprosy cases to neighbors of index cases. Methods: The SIF was used to screen two groups: case (neighbors of index cases of leprosy) and control (individuals residing next to houses without leprosy) group. A specialist investigated suspected leprosy cases for disease confirmation. Results: New cases of leprosy were diagnosed in the case group (n = 7, 8.6%), but not the control group. Conclusions: The new surveillance strategy is inexpensive, efficient, and feasible within a primary health strategy. Future studies can help improve the use of the SIF.
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de Campos, D. C. C., Dutra, A. P. B., Suares, V. L., de Carvalho, P. A. C., & Camargo, L. M. A. (2015). New strategies for active finding of leprosy cases in the Amazonian region. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 48(4), 488–490. https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0015-2015
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