Chronic cutaneous mycobacterial ulcers due to Mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer): the first indigenous case report from Jordan and a literature review

Chronic cutaneous mycobacterial ulcers due to Mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer): the first indigenous case report from Jordan and a literature review

Background: Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial infection worldwide. It is endemic in tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. It causes devastating disease with morbidity and mortality. The treatment duration is long and the regimens considered are limited. Chronic cutaneous u...

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Main Authors: Jamal Wadi Al Ramahi, Hassan Annab, Mutaz Al Karmi, Basel Kirresh, Mahmoud Wreikat, Rami Batarseh, Muhannad Yacoub, Mais Kaderi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cutaneous non-tuberculous ulcer
Buruli ulcer
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Skin trauma
Mycolactone-producing mycobacteria
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