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Allergy & Immunology
Meta-analysis
HLA-B*13:01 screening shows strong association with Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome in leprosy patients
Genetic testing may help identify patients at risk for leprosy side effects
This meta-analysis examines the association between HLA-B*13:01 and Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome (DHS) in leprosy cases. The analysis r…
A genetic test can identify people likely to have a severe reaction to dapsone, a common medication used to treat leprosy.
Aug 14, 2026
Primary Care & Family Medicine
Cohort
Brazilian social security expenditures for Hansen's disease reached US$ 924.6 million between 2000 and 2019
Brazil spends millions on Hansen's disease benefits
This retrospective, longitudinal, descriptive cohort study examined social security expenditures for beneficiaries with Hansen's disease in …
Brazil spends $924 million on disability benefits for Hansen's disease, yet funds treat damage after late detection instead of preventing it…
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026