Cell-mediated and serology-based tests for Mycobacterium ulcerans disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

• Main Authors: Michael S Avumegah (Author), Nilakshi T Waidyatillake (Author), Wojtek P Michalski (Author), Daniel P O'Brien (Author), Tiffanie M Nelson (Author), Eugene Athan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Buruli ulcer (BU) is a subcutaneous necrotic infection of the skin caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It is the third most common human mycobacterial disease after tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy. The available methods for detection of the bacilli in lesions are microscopic detection, isolation and cul...