The development of a Portuguese mobile application for clinical support in detecting leprosy ﻿suspects

Canci, Bruna; Pereira, Èrica Gomes; Sakata-So, Karen Namie; Nichiata, Lúcia Yasuko Izumi

doi:10.47276/lr.92.2.141

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“…In line with LEARNS, similar computer-based software application like NIKUSHTHA which is developed to report leprosy in India has been started working. (https://dghs.gov.in/content/1349_3_ NationalLeprosyEradicationProgramme.aspx) whereas a Portuguese mobile application system is in development for detecting leprosy suspects (116).…”

Section: Leprosy Alert and Response Network System (Learns)mentioning

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Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy

Sharma¹,

Singh²

2022

Front. Trop. Dis

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Leprosy is a public health issue, and early detection is critical to avert disability. Despite the global attempt to eradicate this disease as a public health problem, it remains an important cause of global neurological disability. India, Brazil and Indonesia share more than 70% of the cases. The reduction of new cases is a priority in the WHO global strategy 2021-2030 which aims to reduce disease transmission in the community by diagnosing cases and identifying subclinical infection. The clinical manifestations of leprosy range from a few to several lesions. The identification remains difficult due to the limited sensitivity of traditional approaches based on bacillary counts of skin smears and histology. To aid in the diagnosis of this disease, molecular biology, and biotechnological technologies have been applied, each with its own set of benefits and downsides despite providing an essential tool to validate the clinical diagnosis of leprosy. Because of this, it is strongly recognized that specific, inexpensive point of care technologies should be developed, particularly to identify asymptomatic M. leprae infections or leprosy nearer to the suspected cases seeking medical attention. Thus, this review will provide an overview of the advancements in leprosy diagnosis over the world. The purpose of this review is to improve our understanding of the outcomes of current tests and technologies used in leprosy diagnosis and to emphasize critical aspects concerning the detection of leprosy bacilli.

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Section: Leprosy Alert and Response Network System (Learns)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy

Sharma¹,

Singh²

2022

Front. Trop. Dis

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“…[ 15 ] In addition, a mobile app that integrates brief text, complemented by photos and videos to provide information about the dermato-neurological examination in Portuguese for screening symptomatic cases, was also developed as a handy tool for clinical evaluation of leprosy suspects. [ 16 ]…”

Section: Need For a Newer Easy-to-use Mobile Friendly App For Leprosymentioning

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Recording of leprosy cases in India: Need for a user-friendly and effective app

Bahunuthula

Varala

Rao

et al. 2022

Indian Dermatol Online J

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Ferramentas tecnológicas aplicadas no campo da hanseníase

Costa,

Oliveira,

Veras

et al. 2024

Hansen. Int.

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Introdução: a hanseníase é uma doença infectocontagiosa causada pela bactéria Mycobacterium leprae, permanecendo importante causa de morbimortalidade em países como Índia, Brasil e Indonésia. Objetivo: realizar um mapeamento sistemático das pesquisas primárias disponíveis na literatura sobre o uso de ferramentas tecnológicas aplicadas no campo da hanseníase. Metodologia: a questão de pesquisa foi: “Quais ferramentas existem para estudo remoto da hanseníase?”. Aplicou-se estratégia de busca específica nas bases PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science, tendo sido incluídos todos os artigos científicos publicados em inglês, português ou espanhol, no período entre 2015 e 2021, e que estivessem no escopo da pesquisa. Os dados foram extraídos com uso de questionário estruturado e avaliou-se o risco de viés dos estudos incluídos. Resultados: a metodologia empregada permitiu a seleção de 15 artigos científicos. Predominaram estudos realizados no Brasil, na Índia e na Indonésia, indexados no PubMed e publicados entre 2020 e 2021. Os estudos avaliados mostraram o uso de ferramentas tecnológicas na hanseníase nas mais diversas plataformas, com resultados promissores para a saúde primária, condução dos casos e pesquisa. Contudo, ainda de forma incipiente. Conclusão: este mapeamento sistemático indica a necessidade de mais estudos, com maior robustez, acerca do uso de ferramentas tecnológicas no enfrentamento da hanseníase em nível de saúde e pesquisa.

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The development of a Portuguese mobile application for clinical support in detecting leprosy suspects

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References 12 publications

Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy

Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy

Recording of leprosy cases in India: Need for a user-friendly and effective app

Ferramentas tecnológicas aplicadas no campo da hanseníase

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The development of a Portuguese mobile application for clinical support in detecting leprosy ﻿suspects

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Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy

Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy

Recording of leprosy cases in India: Need for a user-friendly and effective app

Ferramentas tecnológicas aplicadas no campo da hanseníase

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The development of a Portuguese mobile application for clinical support in detecting leprosy suspects