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A case of an atypical mycobacterial ulcer following an intramuscular
- Source :
- The Internet Journal of Surgery. Dec 18, 2009, Vol. 21 Issue 1
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Buruli ulcer is a chronic, indolent, necrotizing disease of the skin and soft tissue. Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease of immunocompetent hosts, after tuberculosis and leprosy, and is caused by toxin-producing mycobacteria named Mycobacterium ulcerans. Over the last 2 decades, a re-emergence of cases has occurred, leading to the 1998 World Health Organization (WHO) Buruli Ulcer Initiative and the Fifty-Seventh World Health Assembly Resolution on Buruli Ulcer, which have stimulated ongoing research into diagnosis, pathogenesis, and effective treatment. Keywords: Atypical mycobacteria | non-healing ulcer Buruli ulcer<br />Introduction Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a relatively uncommon mucocutaneous autoimmune disorder which preferentially affects the oral mucosa, skin, and conjunctivae. Rarely seen, however, is extra-oral mucosal involvement. We present a [...]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15288242
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The Internet Journal of Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.215515558