Former Buruli Ulcer Patients' Experiences and Wishes May Serve as a Guide to Further Improve Buruli Ulcer Management.

• Main Authors: Anita Velink (Author), Rebecca J Woolley (Author), Richard O Phillips (Author), Kabiru M Abass (Author), Tjip S van der Werf (Author), Emmanuel Agumah (Author), Janine de Zeeuw (Author), Sandor Klis (Author), Ymkje Stienstra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Buruli ulcer (BU), caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a neglected tropical disease frequently leading to permanent disabilities. The ulcers are treated with rifampicin and streptomycin, wound care and, if necessary surgical intervention. Professionals have exclusively shaped the researc...