Cell-mediated and serology-based tests for Mycobacterium ulcerans disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a subcutaneous necrotic infection of the skin caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It is the third most common human mycobacterial disease after tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy. The available methods for detection of the bacilli in lesions are microscopic detection, isolation and cul...

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Main Authors: Michael S Avumegah, Nilakshi T Waidyatillake, Wojtek P Michalski, Daniel P O'Brien, Tiffanie M Nelson, Eugene Athan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008172