Mapping the global distribution of Buruli ulcer: a systematic review with evidence consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Buruli ulcer can cause disfigurement and long-term loss of function. It is underdiagnosed and under-reported, and its current distribution is unclear. We aimed to synthesise and evaluate data on Buruli ulcer prevalence and distribution.

Methods

We did a systematic review of Buruli ulcer prevalence and used an evidence consensus framework to describe and evaluate evidence for Buruli ulcer distribution worldwide. We searched PubMed and Web of Science databases from inception to Aug 6, 2018, for records of Buruli ulcer and Mycobacterium ulcerans detection, with no limits on study type, publication date, participant population, or location. English, French, and Spanish language publications were included. We included population-based surveys presenting Buruli ulcer pr

SUBMITTER: Simpson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6614043 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature