해외 유입 한센병 사례에 대한 공중보건 대응과 접촉자 조사 경험: 충청권, 2024–2025년

Key Points

• To examine the public health response and contact investigation experiences related to imported leprosy cases.
• Assessment of imported leprosy cases from 2024 to 2025 in the Chungcheong region.
• Implementation of contact tracing and health monitoring strategies.
• Evaluation of public health intervention effectiveness and community awareness initiatives.
• Identification of several imported leprosy cases during the study period.
• Successful contact tracing led to early detection among exposed individuals.
• Improved public awareness and education regarding leprosy transmission and prevention.