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.

SUBMITTER: Marion E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4287556 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature