Mapping the global distribution of Buruli ulcer: a systematic review with evidence consensus

• Main Authors: Hope Simpson, MSc (Author), Kebede Deribe, PhD (Author), Earnest Njih Tabah, PhD (Author), Adebayo Peters (Author), Issaka Maman, PhD (Author), Michael Frimpong, PhD (Author), Edwin Ampadu, MD (Author), Richard Phillips, MD (Author), Paul Saunderson, MD (Author), Rachel L Pullan, PhD (Author), Jorge Cano, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Buruli ulcer can cause disfigurement and long-term loss of function. It is underdiagnosed and under-reported, and its current distribution is unclear. We aimed to synthesise and evaluate data on Buruli ulcer prevalence and distribution. Methods: We did a systematic review of Bur...