Detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in the environment predicts prevalence of Buruli ulcer in Benin.

Detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in the environment predicts prevalence of Buruli ulcer in Benin.

BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium ulcerans is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer (BU). In West Africa there is an association between BU and residence in low-lying rural villages where aquatic sources are plentiful. Infection occurs through unknown environmental exposure; human-to-human infection is rare....

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Main Authors: Heather R Williamson, Mark E Benbow, Lindsay P Campbell, Christian R Johnson, Ghislain Sopoh, Yves Barogui, Richard W Merritt, Pamela L C Small
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3269429?pdf=render

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