Towards rational use of antibiotics for suspected secondary infections in Buruli ulcer patients.

Towards rational use of antibiotics for suspected secondary infections in Buruli ulcer patients.

BACKGROUND: The emerging disease Buruli ulcer is treated with streptomycin and rifampicin and surgery if necessary. Frequently other antibiotics are used during treatment. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Information on prescribing behavior of antibiotics for suspected secondary infections and for prophy...

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Main Authors: Yves T Barogui, Sandor Klis, Honoré Sourou Bankolé, Ghislain E Sopoh, Solomon Mamo, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Willem L Manson, Roch Christian Johnson, Tjip S van der Werf, Ymkje Stienstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3554522?pdf=render

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