Leprosy , Infectious diseases, mental health , disability
1101
Scholar Citations
18
Scholar h-index
25
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Protocol of a comparative multicentric non inferiority clinical trial of WHO MBMDT with a new monthly chemotherapy regimen containing rifampicin, moxifloxacin and … J Darlong, S Nessa, I Singh, U Sengupta, R Devi, K Govindasamy, ... Trials 27 (1), 233 , 2026 2026
Correction: Addressing multimorbidity in Leprosy: A retrospective chart review from India J Darlong, K Govindasamy, P Gill PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 20 (4), e0014189 , 2026 2026
Modelling the cost-effectiveness of interventions to treat or prevent neuropathic ulcers arising from leprosy: application to L-PRF J Ochalek, NK Gibbs, R Faria, IB Napit, D Shrestha, K Neupane, ... Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation , 2026 2026
Social transfigurations, gender, and imagined wellness: a qualitative case study of erythema nodosum leprosum in Indonesia and India AI Putri, B Mengistu, R Peters, RI Agusni, J Darlong, S Walker, ... Leprosy Review 97 (1), 0-0 , 2026 2026
Understanding healing: A comparative analysis in chronic diseases with leprosy—A scoping review J Darlong, J Kim, S Goswami, C Tyagi, G Karthikeyan, MVS Charles, ... PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 20 (3), e0013748 , 2026 2026
Addressing multimorbidity in Leprosy: A retrospective chart review from India J Darlong, K Govindasamy, P Gill PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 20 (2), e0013503 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
The Dermatology Life Quality Index is a useful patient reported outcome measure in individuals with severe erythema nodosum leprosum: a post-hoc analysis of the Methotrexate … B de Barros, N Maximus, F Sultana, B Acharya, VV Pai, A Wakade, ... medRxiv, 2026.05. 21.26353785 , 2026 2026
Stigma in Children Affected with Leprosy: A Case Study of School and Family Exclusion in India AS John, SK Rai, N Mahato, J Darlong Indian J Lepr 98, 87-91 , 2026 2026
Methotrexate and Prednisolone compared to placebo and prednisolone in the treatment of Erythema Nodosum Leprosum-an international multicentre, double-blind randomised … B de Barros, F Sultana, N Maximus, VV Pai, A Wakade, B Bhame, ... medRxiv, 2026.05. 19.26353561 , 2026 2026
Sustaining community self-help groups beyond donor support: lessons from a qualitative study of self-help groups, including persons affected by leprosy and disability in rural … J Darlong, MVS Charles, O Ilozumba, K Govindasamy, A Shrivastva, ... BMJ open 16 (1), e110417 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Tibial drilling procedure to cover a large area of exposed tibia due to ulcerating ENL I Mathanraj, P Das, J Darlong, K Govindasamy Leprosy Review 96 (2), 0-0 , 2025 2025
A socio-ecological model of the management of leprosy reactions in Indonesia and India using the experiences of affected individuals, family members and healthcare providers AI Putri, RMH Peters, K De Sabbata, BS Mengistu, RI Agusni, MD Alinda, ... BMC health services research 25 (1), 196 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Impact of Tendon Transfer Surgery on Function and Participation Levels Among People Affected by Leprosy S Roy, M Elkana, V Elkana, J Darlong, K Govindasamy Indian J Lepr 96, 121-131 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Prevalence of plantar ulcer and its risk factors in leprosy: a systematic review and meta-analysis K Govindasamy, J Darlong, SI Watson, P Gill Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 16 (1), 77 , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Economic evaluation of self-help group interventions for health in LMICs: a scoping review J Ochalek, NK Gibbs, R Faria, J Darlong, K Govindasamy, M Harden, ... Health Policy and Planning 38 (9), 1033-1049 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
An evaluation protocol of ‘Replicability Model’project for detection and treatment of leprosy and related disability in Chhattisgarh, India J Darlong, K Govindasamy, O Ilozumba, S Choudhury, A Shrivastva, ... Plos one 18 (10), e0275763 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Access to thalidomide CR Butlin, J Darlong, M Mukhier Leprosy Review 94 (3), 186-192 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Investigating the sustainability of self-help programmes in the context of leprosy and the work of leprosy missions in Nigeria, Nepal and India: a qualitative study protocol S Choudhury, O Ilozumba, J Darlong, K Govindasamy, PA Tsaku, S Udo, ... BMJ open 13 (5), e070604 , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Leprosy workers in the 21st century need to focus on “Better knowledge, Early diagnosis and Improved care”, the theme of the International Leprosy Congress in Hyderabad, 2022 DNJ Lockwood, J Darlong Leprosy Review 94 (1), 2-6 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Current Practice and Challenges with the Use of Multidrug Therapy (MDT) in the Management of Pediatric Leprosy Patients: An Expert Perspective from India VV Pai, PN Rao, AK Agarwal, J Darlong, HK Kar, T Narang, MM Phiske, ... Indian J Lepr 95, 293-297 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
ENLIST 1: an international multi-centre cross-sectional study of the clinical features of erythema nodosum leprosum SL Walker, M Balagon, J Darlong, SN Doni, DA Hagge, V Halwai, A John, ... PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases 9 (9), e0004065 , 2015 2015 Citations: 140
Household costs of leprosy reactions (ENL) in rural India DJ Chandler, KS Hansen, B Mahato, J Darlong, A John, DNJ Lockwood PLoS neglected tropical diseases 9 (1), e0003431 , 2015 2015 Citations: 100
Comparative evaluation of PCR amplification of RLEP, 16S rRNA, rpoT and Sod A gene targets for detection of M. leprae DNA from clinical and environmental samples RP Turankar, S Pandey, M Lavania, I Singh, A Nigam, J Darlong, ... International journal of mycobacteriology 4 (1), 54-59 , 2015 2015 Citations: 76
Burden of depression and anxiety among leprosy affected and associated factors—a cross sectional study from India K Govindasamy, I Jacob, RM Solomon, J Darlong PLoS neglected tropical diseases 15 (1), e0009030 , 2021 2021 Citations: 74
A leprosy clinical severity scale for erythema nodosum leprosum: An international, multicentre validation study of the ENLIST ENL Severity Scale SL Walker, AM Sales, CR Butlin, M Shah, A Maghanoy, SM Lambert, ... PLoS neglected tropical diseases 11 (7), e0005716 , 2017 2017 Citations: 68
Understanding leprosy reactions and the impact on the lives of people affected: An exploration in two leprosy endemic countries AI Putri, K de Sabbata, RI Agusni, MD Alinda, J Darlong, B de Barros, ... PLoS neglected tropical diseases 16 (6), e0010476 , 2022 2022 Citations: 66
Quality of life of persons affected by leprosy in an endemic district, West Bengal, India P Govindharaj, S Srinivasan, J Darlong Indian journal of dermatology 63 (6), 459-464 , 2018 2018 Citations: 48
Survival of Mycobacterium leprae and association with Acanthamoeba from environmental samples in the inhabitant areas of active leprosy cases: A cross sectional study from … RP Turankar, M Lavania, J Darlong, KSRS Sai, U Sengupta, RS Jadhav Infection, Genetics and Evolution 72, 199-204 , 2019 2019 Citations: 40
Molecular detection of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium leprae from Indian leprosy patients M Lavania, I Singh, RP Turankar, M Ahuja, V Pathak, U Sengupta, L Das, ... Journal of global antimicrobial resistance 12, 214-219 , 2018 2018 Citations: 40
An assessment of the reported impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on leprosy services using an online survey of practitioners in leprosy referral centres B De Barros, SM Lambert, E Negera, GR De Arquer, AM Sales, J Darlong, ... Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 115 (12 … , 2021 2021 Citations: 35
Single nucleotide polymorphism-based molecular typing of M. leprae from multicase families of leprosy patients and their surroundings to understand the transmission of leprosy RP Turankar, M Lavania, VS Chaitanya, U Sengupta, J Darlong, ... Clinical Microbiology and Infection 20 (3), O142-O149 , 2014 2014 Citations: 35
AZALEP a randomized controlled trial of azathioprine to treat leprosy nerve damage and Type 1 reactions in India: Main findings DNJ Lockwood, J Darlong, P Govindharaj, R Kurian, P Sundarrao, ... PLoS neglected tropical diseases 11 (3), e0005348 , 2017 2017 Citations: 33
Perception toward the disease of the people affected by leprosy P Govindharaj, S Srinivasan, J Darlong The International Journal of Mycobacteriology 7 (3), 247-250 , 2018 2018 Citations: 32
Quality of life of people affected with leprosy disability living in Purulia, West Bengal P Govindharaj, S Srinivasan, J Darlong Indian J Dermatol 63 (6), 459-64 , 2018 2018 Citations: 28
Methotrexate and prednisolone study in erythema nodosum leprosum (MaPs in ENL) protocol: a double-blind randomised clinical trial B De Barros, SM Lambert, M Shah, VV Pai, J Darlong, BJ Rozario, ... BMJ open 10 (11), e037700 , 2020 2020 Citations: 24
Experiences with thalidomide for erythema nodosum leprosum–a retrospective study J Darlong, P Govindharaj, DE Charles, A Menzies, S Mani Leprosy Review 87 (2), 211-220 , 2016 2016 Citations: 23
A study of untreated leprosy affected children reporting with Grade 2 disability at a referral centre in West Bengal, India J Darlong, P Govindharaj, F Darlong, N Mahato Leprosy Review 88 (3), 298-305 , 2017 2017 Citations: 22
Three drugs are unnecessary for treating paucibacillary leprosy—A critique of the WHO guidelines DNJ Lockwood, S Lambert, A Srikantam, J Darlong, VV Pai, CR Butlin, ... PLoS neglected tropical diseases 13 (10), e0007671 , 2019 2019 Citations: 20
Ofloxacin resistance in multibacillary new leprosy cases from Purulia, West Bengal: A threat to effective secondary line treatment for rifampicin-resistant leprosy cases M Ahuja, VK Pathak Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 30, 282-285 , 2022 2022 Citations: 17
Characteristics of children with leprosy: Factors associated with delay in disease diagnosis J Darlong, K Govindasamy, A Daniel Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology 88 (3), 337-341 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
