A case of guilt by association: Water bug bite incriminated in M. ulcerans infection
oleh: Estelle Marion, Annick Chauty, Edouard Yeramian, Jérèmie Babonneau, Marie Kempf, Laurent Marsollier
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| Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01 |
Deskripsi
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.