New strategies for active finding of leprosy cases in the Amazonian region.

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.