Evaluation of an electricity-independent method for IS2404 Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) diagnosis of Buruli ulcer in resource-limited settings.

• Main Authors: Evans K Ahortor (Author), Theresa Manful Gwira (Author), Samiratu Mahazu (Author), Astrid C Erber (Author), Anthony Ablordey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Introduction</h4>Buruli ulcer (BU) caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU) is a devastating necrotic skin disease. PCR, recommended for confirmation of BU by WHO, requires an adequately equipped laboratory, therefore often delaying timely diagnosis and treatment of BU patients in remot...