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Recent advances in leprosy and Buruli ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection).

Current opinion in infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2010

Walsh Douglas S, Portaels Françoise, Meyers Wayne M

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: After tuberculosis, leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae) and Buruli ulcer (M. ulcerans infection) are the second and third most common mycobacterial infections in humankind, respectively. Recent advances in both diseases are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS: Leprosy remains a public health problem in some countries, and new case detections indicate active transmission. Newly identified M. lepromatosis,...

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PMID: 20581668
DOI: 10.1097/QCO.0b013e32833c2209

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