Perceptions on the effectiveness of treatment and the timeline of Buruli ulcer influence pre-hospital delay reported by healthy individuals.

Perceptions on the effectiveness of treatment and the timeline of Buruli ulcer influence pre-hospital delay reported by healthy individuals.

BACKGROUND: Delay in seeking treatment at the hospital is a major challenge in current Buruli ulcer control; it is associated with severe sequelae and functional limitations. Choosing alternative treatment and psychological, social and practical factors appear to influence delay. Objectives were to...

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Main Authors: Marike Alferink, Tjip S van der Werf, Ghislain E Sopoh, Didier C Agossadou, Yves T Barogui, Frederic Assouto, Chantal Agossadou, Roy E Stewart, Ymkje Stienstra, Adelita V Ranchor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3547863?pdf=render

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