Leprosy in 21st century

Authors

  • Piyush Kumar Department of Dermatology, Katihar Medical College and Hospital, Bihar
  • Ijaz Ijaz Hussain Department of Dermatology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v26i2.47

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Published

17.11.2016

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How to Cite

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Leprosy in 21st century. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016 Nov. 17 [cited 2026 Jul. 26];26(2):93-5. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/47