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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

## Overview

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Ongoing research focuses on the the mechanism of leprosy transmission as well as the identification of patients at high risk of infection in order to improve disease prevention and to treat infected individuals earlier. [1] Identification of alternatives to existing drugs, such as rifampicin is also critical in so far as these agents may be contraindicated either because of toxicity or resistance. [1]

## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Enhanced Global Strategy for Further Reducing the Disease Burden due to Leprosy" (PDF).

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