Buruli's ulcer: three cases diagnosed and treated in France.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The authors report three cases of skin ulcer, called Buruli's ulcer. This is a tropical disease, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The diagnosis is often belated, because the infection is rare in Europe. Diagnosis is based on the clinical aspects, and can be confirmed by a biopsy and a molecular study. A culture is needed to test antibiotics. Treatment is always surgical, including a wide excision of all lesions, and specific oral antibiotics for 6 months.
Medical subject headings
- Leg
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
- Mycobacterium ulcerans
- Soft Tissue Infections