Perceptions on the effectiveness of treatment and the timeline of Buruli ulcer influence pre-hospital delay reported by healthy individuals.

• Hoofdauteurs: Marike Alferink (Auteur), Tjip S van der Werf (Auteur), Ghislain E Sopoh (Auteur), Didier C Agossadou (Auteur), Yves T Barogui (Auteur), Frederic Assouto (Auteur), Chantal Agossadou (Auteur), Roy E Stewart (Auteur), Ymkje Stienstra (Auteur), Adelita V Ranchor (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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BACKGROUND: Delay in seeking treatment at the hospital is a major challenge in current Buruli ulcer control; it is associated with severe sequelae and functional limitations. Choosing alternative treatment and psychological, social and practical factors appear to influence delay. Objectives were to...