Molecular detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in the environment and its relationship with Buruli ulcer occurrence in Zio and Yoto districts of maritime region in Togo.

• Main Authors: Issaka Maman (Author), Tchadjobo Tchacondo (Author), Abiba Banla Kere (Author), Marcus Beissner (Author), Kossi Badziklou (Author), Ekanao Tedihou (Author), Edith Nyaku (Author), Komi Amekuse (Author), Franz Xaver Wiedemann (Author), Damintoti Simplice Karou (Author), Gisela Bretzel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Buruli Ulcer (BU) is a neglected tropical skin infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Residence near aquatic areas has been identified as an important source of transmission of M. ulcerans with increased risk of contracting Buruli ulcer. However, the reservoir and the mode of transmission are n...