Basidiobolomycosis Simulating a Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection in a Togolese Rural Child

• Main Authors: Bayaki Saka (Author), Waguena Gnassingbe (Author), Garba Mahamadou (Author), Sefako Akakpo (Author), Julienne Teclessou (Author), Aurel Abilogun-Chokki (Author), Abas Mouhari-Toure (Author), Koussake Kombate (Author), Palokinam Pitché (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Basidiobolomycosis is a deep mycosis which preferentially affects rural young people in tropical countries. We report an atypical case, with multiple ulcers, simulating a Buruli ulcer. Case Report. A 5-year-old boy, living in a rural area, was seen for ulcers on the buttocks and at the b...