Spontaneous Healing of Mycobacterium ulcerans Lesions in the Guinea Pig Model.

Buruli Ulcer (BU) is a necrotizing skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans infection. BU is characterized by a wide range of clinical forms, including non-ulcerative cutaneous lesions that can evolve into severe ulcers if left untreated. Nevertheless, spontaneous healing has been reported to o...

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Main Authors: Rita Silva-Gomes, Elly Marcq, Gabriela Trigo, Carine M Gonçalves, Adhemar Longatto-Filho, António G Castro, Jorge Pedrosa, Alexandra G Fraga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4666642?pdf=render