Leprosy Rev
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Leprosy Rev
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There has been an increase in the reports of dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) in the past few years, coinciding with the introduction of multidrug therapy (MDT) for leprosy world-wide. The exact cause of this phenomenon is not clear. ⋯ Introduction of MDT in 1982 has not only decreased the prevalence of leprosy but also brought about a positive change in the attitude of people which increased the voluntary reporting of leprosy patients. This, coupled with improvements in organization of leprosy control and awareness among medical personnel of DHS, are probably the most important reasons for the increased reporting of DHS in recent years.