Diagnostic Value of Histological Analysis of Punch Biopsies in Suspected Cutaneous Buruli Ulcer: A Study on 32 Cases of Confirmed Buruli Ulcer in Cameroon

Diagnostic Value of Histological Analysis of Punch Biopsies in Suspected Cutaneous Buruli Ulcer: A Study on 32 Cases of Confirmed Buruli Ulcer in Cameroon

Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. In this prospective study, we aim to clarify the main histopathological features of cutaneous BU based on 4-mm skin punch biopsies and to evaluate the diagnostic value of this method. Methods: Between 2...

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Main Authors: Yasmine Lucile Ibrahim, Isabelle Masouyé, Elizabeth Tschanz, Paul Atangana, Jean-François Etard, Micaela Serafini, Yolanda K. Mueller, Laurence Toutous Trellu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Dermatopathology
Subjects:
Prospective study
Buruli ulcer
Histology
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/498969

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