Characterization of the behavior of cases of lepros in Havana city. 2004-2008

Abstract

Descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study, to determine the behavior of leprosy in Havana City between 2004 and 2008. In a universe of 97 cases reported in the five years, 94 patients who had an epidemiological survey were studied. Sociodemographic and clini cal variables were analyzed to characterize the reported cases. It was determined that more than half of the cases studied were in the age group 45 and over (64.9%), and was more fre quent in males (65.9%). The highest number of diagnosed cases (79.7%) classified as multi bacillary leprosy, corresponding a 54.2% of them to Lepromatous. The most common symp tom is the presence of macules in 49.2%. Considering the outcome of the investigation, a proposal will be presented to the Provincial Department of this program to train staff working in different health areas.