Publications by authors named "Valderiza Pedroza"
Braz J Infect Dis
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a treatable infectious disease, with a study comparing the relapse rates between patients treated with 6-months uniform multidrug therapy (U-MDT) and 12-months regular multidrug therapy (R-MDT).
- The 10-year relapse rate was found to be 4.08% overall, with slightly higher relapses in the U-MDT group (4.95%) compared to the R-MDT group (3.10%), though the difference was not statistically significant.
- The findings suggest that 6-month U-MDT is an acceptable treatment option, comparable to the standard 12-month regimen, encouraging its use in leprosy-endemic countries.
