Buruli Ulcer in United Kingdom Tourist Returning from Latin America

Buruli Ulcer in United Kingdom Tourist Returning from Latin America

We report a case of Buruli ulcer in a tourist from the United Kingdom. The disease was almost certainly acquired in Brazil, where only 1 case had previously been reported. The delay in diagnosis highlights the need for physicians to be aware of the disease and its epidemiology.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hugh McGann, Pieter Stragier, Françoise Portaels, Deborah Gascoyne-Binzi, Timothy Collyns, Sebastian Lucas, Damian Mawer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Buruli ulcer
Mycobacterium ulcerans
tuberculosis and other mycobacteria
bacteria
Latin America
Brazil
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/11/09-0460_article
Description
Summary:We report a case of Buruli ulcer in a tourist from the United Kingdom. The disease was almost certainly acquired in Brazil, where only 1 case had previously been reported. The delay in diagnosis highlights the need for physicians to be aware of the disease and its epidemiology.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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