Buruli Ulcer (M. ulcerans Infection): New Insights, New Hope for Disease Control
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- 26 April 2005
- journal article
- Published by Public Library of Science (PLoS) in PLoS Medicine
- Vol. 2 (4) , e108
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020108
Abstract
Buruli ulcer is a disease of skin and soft tissue caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It can leave affected people scarred and disabled. What are the prospects for disease control?Keywords
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