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.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2009-11-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/11/09-0460_article |