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Latest revision as of 17:18, 18 September 2017

Buruli ulcer Microchapters

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Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Buruli ulcer from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Chest X Ray

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Buruli ulcer surgery On the Web

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NICE Guidance

FDA on Buruli ulcer surgery

CDC on Buruli ulcer surgery

Buruli ulcer surgery in the news

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Directions to Hospitals Treating Buruli ulcer

Risk calculators and risk factors for Buruli ulcer surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

Treatment is by surgical excision (removal) of the lesion, which may be only a minor operation and very successful if undertaken early. Advanced disease may require prolonged treatment with extensive skin grafting. Surgical practice can be dangerous and scarcely available in affected third world countries.

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