Buruli Ulcer in United Kingdom Tourist Returning from Latin America
oleh: Hugh McGann, Pieter Stragier, Françoise Portaels, Deborah Gascoyne-Binzi, Timothy Collyns, Sebastian Lucas, Damian Mawer
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-11-01 |
Deskripsi
We report a case of Buruli ulcer in a tourist from the United Kingdom. The disease was almost certainly acquired in Brazil, where only 1 case had previously been reported. The delay in diagnosis highlights the need for physicians to be aware of the disease and its epidemiology.