Providing insight into the incubation period of Mycobacterium ulcerans disease: two case reports

Providing insight into the incubation period of Mycobacterium ulcerans disease: two case reports

Abstract Background Buruli ulcer caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans is endemic in parts of West Africa and is most prevalent among the 5–15 years age group; Buruli ulcer is uncommon among neonates. The mode of transmission and incubation period of Buruli ulcer are unknown. We report two cases of confi...

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Main Authors: Y. A. Amoako, M. Frimpong, D. O. Awuah, G. Plange-Rhule, E. Boakye-Yiadom, B. Agbavor, F. Sarpong, H. Ahor, E. Adu, K. G. Danso, M. K. Abass, K. Asiedu, M. Wansbrough-Jones, R. O. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Buruli ulcer
Neonate
Incubation period
Ghana
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2144-2

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