Detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in the environment predicts prevalence of Buruli ulcer in Benin.
BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium ulcerans is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer (BU). In West Africa there is an association between BU and residence in low-lying rural villages where aquatic sources are plentiful. Infection occurs through unknown environmental exposure; human-to-human infection is rare....
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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| coleção: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Acesso em linha: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3269429?pdf=render |
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