Abstract:Leprosy is a chronic infectious contagious disease that is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which affects the skin, causing nerve sensitivity change, and can lead to motor disability. The objective of this research was to analyze the epidemiological profile of leprosy cases in the municipality of Paragominas, from 2010 to 2018. The method applied was deductive, with quantitative and qualitative approach, observational in nature. It was associated with this method, the survey of documentary data published betwee… Show more
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