Antimycobacterial activity of medicinal plants against the causative agent of buruli ulcer: Mycobacterium ulcerans

Objective/background: Buruli ulcer, known as necrotizing skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, has emerged as the most prevalent mycobacteriosis after leprosy and tuberculosis. Accordingly, it has been classified by the World Health Organization as a neglected disease with high significance...

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Main Authors: R Keumoe, M S Nguembou, F P.V Tsouh, D V.F Donkeng, D Dize, Y L.R Tchokouaha, M C.D Jiatsa, F R.D Youmsi, B Ngameni, B F Fekam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
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Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2016;volume=5;issue=5;spage=105;epage=105;aulast=Keumoe