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

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

PLoS Medicine · 2005 · 240 citations · 41 references

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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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