Barriers to Buruli ulcer treatment completion in the Ashanti and Central Regions, Ghana.

Barriers to Buruli ulcer treatment completion in the Ashanti and Central Regions, Ghana.

<h4>Background</h4>Buruli ulcer is a chronic ulcerating skin condition, with the highest burden found in Central and West Africa where it disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations. Treatment is demanding, comprising eight-weeks of daily antibiotics, regular wound care an...

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Main Authors: Shelui Collinson, Venus N B Frimpong, Bernadette Agbavor, Bethany Montgomery, Michael Oppong, Michael Frimpong, Yaw A Amoako, Michael Marks, Richard O Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008369

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