TY - JOUR KW - Pathogenesis KW - Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) KW - Management KW - diagnosis KW - Buruli ulcer AU - Zaenglein AL AU - Faldetta KF AU - Santos MA AU - Smucker JE AU - Norton S AB -

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a severe necrotizing infection of skin and soft tissues caused by the fresh-water mycobacterium, Mycobacterium ulcerans. While it is rarely fatal, it can profoundly debilitate those it affects, resulting in extreme individual morbidity, as well as a profound financial, emotional and social burden for the families and communities affected. This review of Buruli ulcer details the history, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of this neglected tropical disease.

BT - Global Journal of Dermatology & Venereology LA - eng N2 -

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a severe necrotizing infection of skin and soft tissues caused by the fresh-water mycobacterium, Mycobacterium ulcerans. While it is rarely fatal, it can profoundly debilitate those it affects, resulting in extreme individual morbidity, as well as a profound financial, emotional and social burden for the families and communities affected. This review of Buruli ulcer details the history, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of this neglected tropical disease.

PY - 2014 EP - 69–75 T2 - Global Journal of Dermatology & Venereology TI - Buruli ulcer: A review. VL - 2 ER -