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Akinwale O. P

Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, P.M.B. 2013, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 2

Molecular Detection of Buruli Ulcer among Patients with Various Degrees of Skin Ulcerative Lesions Revealed Zero Prevalence in Parts of Jigawa State, Northern Nigeria

Kashim Y. A.*, Dogara M. M, Mienda B. S., Nwafor T. E, Akinwale O. P, Adeniyi K. A., Abubakar H. H

The indolent, necrotizing Buruli ulcer disease is a chronic condition caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, an environmental bacteria that can damage the skin, tissues, and bones. It is now recognized as one of the 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases targeted for elimination by the year 2030. Public health continues to face difficulties due to its mechan...

Dec, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 2
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