Global Epidemiology of Buruli Ulcer, 2010–2017, and Analysis of 2014 WHO Programmatic Targets

Global Epidemiology of Buruli Ulcer, 2010–2017, and Analysis of 2014 WHO Programmatic Targets

Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Myocobacterium ulcerans; it manifests as a skin lesion, nodule, or ulcer that can be extensive and disabling. To assess the global burden and the progress on disease control, we analyzed epidemiologic data reported by countries to the World Heal...

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Main Authors: Till F. Omansen, Alfred Erbowor-Becksen, Rie Yotsu, Tjip S. van der Werf, Alexander Tiendrebeogo, Lise Grout, Kingsley Asiedu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Buruli ulcer
Mycobacterium ulcerans
epidemiology
programmatic targets
World Health Organization
mycobacteria
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/12/19-0427_article

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