Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer) is the third most common mycobacterial infection of immunocompetent humans, and is an emerging disease in West Africa. We describe the first two reported patients with Buruli ulcer in Togo, establishing a geographical continuum of the disease in all countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea. The aetiological agent was identified by molecular biological analysis of biopsy material. We speculate that changing environmental factors related to human habitation may influence rates of incidence of Buruli ulcer.
BT - The British journal of dermatology C1 -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8763437?dopt=Abstract
IS - 6 J2 - Br. J. Dermatol. LA - eng N2 -Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer) is the third most common mycobacterial infection of immunocompetent humans, and is an emerging disease in West Africa. We describe the first two reported patients with Buruli ulcer in Togo, establishing a geographical continuum of the disease in all countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea. The aetiological agent was identified by molecular biological analysis of biopsy material. We speculate that changing environmental factors related to human habitation may influence rates of incidence of Buruli ulcer.
PY - 1996 SP - 1116 EP - 21 T2 - The British journal of dermatology TI - Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer): first reported patients in Togo. VL - 134 SN - 0007-0963 ER -