A case of guilt by association: Water bug bite incriminated in M. ulcerans infection
Buruli ulcer is a cutaneous mycobacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, whose incidence is increasing steadily, especially in West Africa. This study reports a first documented case of M. ulcerans infection which can be attributed to a water bug bite at the site of the primary lesion.
Main Authors: | Estelle Marion, Annick Chauty, Edouard Yeramian, Jérèmie Babonneau, Marie Kempf, Laurent Marsollier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Mycobacteriology |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2014;volume=3;issue=2;spage=158;epage=161;aulast=Marion |
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