Detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans by the loop mediated isothermal amplification method.

• Main Authors: Anthony Ablordey (Author), Diana Ackon Amissah (Author), Isaac Frimpong Aboagye (Author), Ben Hatano (Author), Toshio Yamazaki (Author), Tetsutaro Sata (Author), Koichi Ishikawa (Author), Harutaka Katano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer (BU) caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) has emerged as an important public health problem in several rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important in preventing disfiguring complications associated with late stages of...