Buruli Ulcer (M. ulcerans Infection): New Insights, New Hope for Disease Control - Concepedia

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Buruli Ulcer (M. ulcerans Infection): New Insights, New Hope for Disease Control

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2005

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Paul D. R. Johnson, Timothy P. Stinear, Pamela L. C. Small, Gerd Pluschke, Richard W. Merritt, Françoise Portaels, Kris Huygen, John Hayman, Kingsley Asiedu

Abstract

Buruli ulcer is a disease of skin and soft tissue caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It can leave affected people scarred and disabled. What are the prospects for disease control?

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