Mapping the global distribution of Buruli ulcer: a systematic review with evidence consensus

Summary: Background: Buruli ulcer can cause disfigurement and long-term loss of function. It is underdiagnosed and under-reported, and its current distribution is unclear. We aimed to synthesise and evaluate data on Buruli ulcer prevalence and distribution. Methods: We did a systematic review of Bu...

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Main Authors: Hope Simpson, MSc, Kebede Deribe, PhD, Earnest Njih Tabah, PhD, Adebayo Peters, Issaka Maman, PhD, Michael Frimpong, PhD, Edwin Ampadu, MD, Richard Phillips, MD, Paul Saunderson, MD, Rachel L Pullan, PhD, Jorge Cano, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-07-01
Series:The Lancet Global Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X19301718