The goal of this observational retrospective study is to characterize the epidemiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic features of Hansen's disease cases in Costa Rica between 2018 and 2025. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of confirmed Hansen's disease cases in Costa Rica? What diagnostic methods, treatments, complications, and outcomes are observed in routine care? All confirmed Hansen's disease cases recorded in national surveillance and with available clinical records during 2018-2025 will be included. Data will be obtained from electronic health records and Ministry of Health reports without participant contact.
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Clinical Spectrum of Hansen Disease
Timeframe: 2018-2025
Frequency of Leprosy Reactions
Timeframe: 2018-2025
Disability Grade at Diagnosis
Timeframe: 2018-2025