Risk factors for buruli ulcer in Ghana-a case control study in the Suhum-Kraboa-Coaltar and Akuapem South Districts of the eastern region.

Risk factors for buruli ulcer in Ghana-a case control study in the Suhum-Kraboa-Coaltar and Akuapem South Districts of the eastern region.

BACKGROUND:Buruli ulcer (BU) is a skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Its exact mode of transmission is not known. Previous studies have identified demographic, socio-economic, health and hygiene as well as environment related risk factors. We investigated whether the same factors pertain...

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Main Authors: Ernest Kenu, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Linda Seefeld, Vincent Ganu, Michael Käser, Margaret Lartey, Benedict Nii Laryea Calys-Tagoe, Kwodwo Koram, Richard Adanu, Oliver Razum, Edwin Afari, Fred N Binka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4238991?pdf=render

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