<i>Mycobacterium Ulcerans</i> Ulcer: Current Trends in Antimicrobial Management and Reconstructive Surgical Strategies

<i>Mycobacterium Ulcerans</i> Ulcer: Current Trends in Antimicrobial Management and Reconstructive Surgical Strategies

<b>Background</b>: <i>Mycobacterium ulcerans</i> causes Buruli ulcer (BU), a necrotizing skin disease endemic in over 30 countries. Its toxin, mycolactone, drives tissue destruction, and the infection is transmitted via environmental reservoirs or vectors. Disease patterns va...

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Main Authors: Bryan Lim, Omar Shadid, Jennifer Novo, Yi Mon, Ishith Seth, Gianluca Marcaccini, Roberto Cuomo, Daniel P. O’Brien, Warren M. Rozen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
Buruli ulcers
<i>Mycobacterium ulcerans</i>
antimicrobials
global health
reconstructive surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/7/1096
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