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

• Main Authors: Marike Alferink (Author), Tjip S van der Werf (Author), Ghislain E Sopoh (Author), Didier C Agossadou (Author), Yves T Barogui (Author), Frederic Assouto (Author), Chantal Agossadou (Author), Roy E Stewart (Author), Ymkje Stienstra (Author), Adelita V Ranchor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...