Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer A Practical Guide

Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer: A Practical Guide
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030897036 | 549 Pages | PDF (True) | 25 MB
A highly disabling infectious disease in developing countries, leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, and is still very relevant for the human community due to its transmissible nature, variable presentation and composite clinical picture. Early identification of leprosy and Buruli ulcer (also caused by a Mycobacterium, M. ulcerans) is critical to prevent spreading and patient disability and to establish appropriate therapy.