Author Information
Patrícia D. Deps is affiliated with the Department of Social Medicine and the Programme of Postgraduation of Infectious Diseases at the Federal University of Espírito Santo in Vitória, ES, Brazil. She is a researcher focused on infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on Hansen's disease (leprosy) and related clinical, epidemiological, and forensic aspects.Research Contributions
Patrícia D. Deps has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, especially in the study of Hansen's disease. Her research encompasses a wide range of topics, including the identification of Mycobacterium lepromatosis as a secondary causative agent of leprosy, the intersection of Hansen's disease with One Health approaches in Brazil, and the clinical and radiological assessments in Hansen's disease. Additionally, she has explored the impact of leprosy-related variables on COVID-19 severity and investigated issues related to violence and torture in asylum seekers. Her work is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach that integrates clinical, epidemiological, and forensic perspectives.Aliases
Throughout her academic career, Patrícia D. Deps has been referenced by several variations of her name, including Patricia D Deps, P. D Deps, Patrícia Deps, and P Deps, among others. These aliases represent different ways her name is cited in various publications and databases.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
615 |
| H-Index |
15 |
| Total Number of Papers |
61 |
