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Buruli Ulcer (M. ulcerans Infection): New Insights, New Hope for Disease Control

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Buruli ulcer is a disease of skin and soft tissue caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It can leave affected people scarred and disabled. What are the prospects for disease control?

Source: PLoS Medicine

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020108

Authors: Paul D. R Johnson, Timothy Stinear, Pamela L. C Small, Gerd Pluschke, Richard W Merritt, Francoise Portaels, Kris Huygen, John A Hayman, Kingsley Asiedu

Institution: Austin Health

Language: English

Topic: Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,460

OpenAlex ID: W2005671213

FWCI: 11.77

Cites: 47

Cited by: 245

Related to: 10