Seasonal Patterns of Buruli Ulcer Incidence, Central Africa, 2002–2012
oleh: Jordi Landier, Guillaume Constantin de Magny, Andres Garchitorena, Jean-François Guégan, Jean Gaudart, Laurent Marsollier, Philippe Le Gall, Tamara Giles-Vernick, Sara Eyangoh, Arnaud Fontanet, Gaëtan Texier
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015-08-01 |
Deskripsi
To determine when risk for Buruli ulcer is highest, we examined seasonal patterns in a highly disease-endemic area of Cameroon during 2002–2012. Cases peaked in March, suggesting that risk is highest during the high rainy season. During and after this season, populations should increase protective behaviors, and case detection efforts should be intensified.