Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3405303 | International Journal of Mycobacteriology | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Buruli ulcer is a cutaneous mycobacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, whose incidence is increasing steadily, especially in West Africa. This study reports a first documented case of M. ulcerans infection which can be attributed to a water bug bite at the site of the primary lesion.
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Authors
Estelle Marion, Annick Chauty, Edouard Yeramian, Jérèmie Babonneau, Marie Kempf, Laurent Marsollier,