Survey of Water Bugs in Bankim, a New Buruli Ulcer Endemic Area in Cameroon
Buruli ulcer is a debitliating human skin disease with an unknown transmission mode although epidemiological data link it with swampy areas. Data available suggest that aquatic insects play a role in the dissemination and/or transmission of this disease. However, their biodiversity and biology remai...
Main Authors: | Solange Meyin A. Ebong, Sara Eyangoh, Estelle Marion, Jordi Landier, Laurent Marsollier, Jean-François Guégan, Philippe Legall |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Tropical Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/123843 |
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