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Buruli ulcer in South Western Nigeria: A retrospective cohort study of patients treated in Benin.

Abstract

Nigeria is known to be endemic to Buruli ulcer, but epidemiological data are remarkably rare. Here, we present a large cohort of 127 PCR-confirmed M. ulcerans infection patients coming from Nigeria and treated in a neighbouring country, Benin. Severe lesions and delay of consultation are factors that should encourage establishment of a treatment centre in South Western Nigeria.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Marion E
Carolan K
Adeye A
Kempf M
Chauty A
Marsollier L