Diagnostic Value of Histological Analysis of Punch Biopsies in Suspected Cutaneous Buruli Ulcer: A Study on 32 Cases of Confirmed Buruli Ulcer in Cameroon
Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. In this prospective study, we aim to clarify the main histopathological features of cutaneous BU based on 4-mm skin punch biopsies and to evaluate the diagnostic value of this method. Methods: Between 2...
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Main Authors: | Yasmine Lucile Ibrahim (Author), Isabelle Masouyé (Author), Elizabeth Tschanz (Author), Paul Atangana (Author), Jean-François Etard (Author), Micaela Serafini (Author), Yolanda K. Mueller (Author), Laurence Toutous Trellu (Author) |
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2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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