Publications by authors named "Theresia Lumban Toruan"
Int J Mycobacteriol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Leprosy remains a significant public health issue in developing countries like Indonesia, with the WHO recommending single dose rifampicin (SDR) as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to reduce disease transmission.
- A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of SDR by comparing IgM anti-PGL-1 antibody levels in seropositive household contacts before and after 2 years of receiving SDR.
- Results showed a significant decrease in antibody levels after 2 years, indicating the effectiveness of SDR in lowering leprosy transmission among household contacts.
