Characteristics and outcome details of the subjects in the incidence cohort of the INFIR Cohort Study (<i>N</i> = 188).

# cases = patients with sensory impairment by monofilament test, motor impairment by VMT or a Type 1 or 2 leprosy reaction; * = Chi-square test; ** = Pure neuritic, BT histology; *** = Pure neuritic, BL histology; **** = Bacteriological index of the skin smear at diagnosis; ˆ = Sensory impairment; ˆˆ = Motor impairment; ˆˆˆ = the cumulative incidence of reactions and nerve function impairment (NFI) used the whole cohort as denominator (N = 188).