Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer Disease: A Systematic Review
Background. Buruli ulcer (BU) is a necrotizing cutaneous infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent morbid effects and misuse of drugs. We review developments in laboratory diagnosis of BU, discuss limitations of available diagnostic methods, and give a perspec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5310718 |
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