Towards rational use of antibiotics for suspected secondary infections in Buruli ulcer patients.

• Main Authors: Yves T Barogui (Author), Sandor Klis (Author), Honoré Sourou Bankolé (Author), Ghislain E Sopoh (Author), Solomon Mamo (Author), Lamine Baba-Moussa (Author), Willem L Manson (Author), Roch Christian Johnson (Author), Tjip S van der Werf (Author), Ymkje Stienstra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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BACKGROUND: The emerging disease Buruli ulcer is treated with streptomycin and rifampicin and surgery if necessary. Frequently other antibiotics are used during treatment. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Information on prescribing behavior of antibiotics for suspected secondary infections and for prophy...