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Evaluation of an IS2404 LAMP protocol, a simple and rapid test for diagnosis of Buruli ulcer in low-resource settings

Ahortor E, Mahazu S, Manful T, Erber A, Ablordey A
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
INTRODUCTION
Buruli ulcer caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans is a devastating necrotic skin disease. PCR, recommended for confirmation of Buruli ulcer by WHO, requires an adequately eq...
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Evaluation of an IS2404 LAMP protocol, a simple and rapid test for diagnosis of Buruli ulcer in low-resource settings

Erber A
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
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Slide Presentation

Evaluation of an IS2404 LAMP protocol, a simple and rapid test for diagnosis of Buruli ulcer in low-resource settings

Ahortor E, Mahazu S, Manful T, Erber A, Ablordey A
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
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Validation of a clinical score for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli Ulcer) infection in Cameroon

Ntone R
2021-06-10 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2021
2021-06-10 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2021
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Research

Risk factors for Buruli ulcer in Côte d’Ivoire: results of a case-control study, August 2001

Ahoua L, Guetta AN, Ekaza E, Bouzid S, N’Guessan R,  et al.
2009-02-28 • African Journal of Biotechnology
2009-02-28 • African Journal of Biotechnology
A case-control study was carried out in 3 highly endemic regions of Côte d’Ivoire to study risk factors for Buruli ulcer. A case was defined as a Buruli ulcer occurring less than one yea...
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Commentary

Generating evidence to improve the response to neglected diseases: how operational research in a Médecins Sans Frontières Buruli ulcer treatment programme informed international management guidance

O'Brien DP, Ford NP, Vitoria M, Asiedu K, Calmy A,  et al.
2015-11-12 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2015-11-12 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Research

Prevalence of buruli ulcer in Akonolinga health district, Cameroon: Results of a cross sectional survey

Porten K, Sailor K, Comte E, Njikap A, Sobry A,  et al.
2009-06-23 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2009-06-23 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a chronic, indolent necrotizing disease of the skin and underlying tissues caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, which may result in functional incapacity. I...
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Research

Risk factors for buruli ulcer: a case control study in Cameroon

Pouillot R, Matias G, Wondje CM, Portaels F, Valin N,  et al.
2007-12-19 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2007-12-19 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer is an infectious disease involving the skin, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. This disease is associated with areas where the water is slow-flowing or stagnant....
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Research

Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on the Severity of Buruli Ulcer Disease: Results of a Retrospective Study in Cameroon

Christinet V, Rossel L, Serafini M, Delhumeau C, Odermatt P,  et al.
2014-04-26 • Open Forum Infectious Diseases
2014-04-26 • Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Abstract
Background.  Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease after tuberculosis and leprosy and is particularly f...
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Research

Paediatric Buruli ulcer in Australia

Walker G, Friedman ND, O'Brien DP
2019-12-10 • Journal Pediatric Child Health
2019-12-10 • Journal Pediatric Child Health
AIM:
This study describes an Australian cohort of paediatric Buruli ulcer (BU) patients and compares them with adult BU patients.

METHODS:
Analysis of a prospective ...
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Research

Impact of HIV on the Severity of Buruli Ulcer Disease: Results of a Retrospective Study in Cameroon

Christinet V, Comte E, Ciaffi L, Odermatt P, Serafini M,  et al.
2014-05-21 • Open Forum Infectious Diseases
2014-05-21 • Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is the third most common mycobacterial disease after tuberculosis and leprosy and is particularly frequent in rural West and Central Africa. However, the im...
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Commentary

Management of BU-HIV co-infection

O'Brien DP, Ford NP, Vitoria M, Christinet V, Comte E,  et al.
2014-06-20 • Tropical Medicine and International Health
2014-06-20 • Tropical Medicine and International Health
Buruli Ulcer (BU)-HIV co-infection is an important emerging management challenge for BU disease. Limited by paucity of scientific studies, guidance for management of this co-infection ha...
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Letter

To buruli or not to buruli

Ho L, Cohn J, Comte E
2013-04-01 • Tropical Doctor
2013-04-01 • Tropical Doctor
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Commentary

Treatment of chronic wounds: an issue for Africa

Comte E
2009-10-01 • European Wound Management Association Journal
2009-10-01 • European Wound Management Association Journal
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Commentary

Moxifloxacin for Buruli ulcer/HIV coinfected patients: kill two birds with one stone?

O'Brien DP, Comte E, Ford NP, Christinet V, du Cros PAK
2013-09-10 • AIDS
2013-09-10 • AIDS
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Short Report

Clinical features and management of a severe paradoxical reaction associated with combined treatment of Buruli ulcer and HIV co-infection

Wanda F, Nkemenang P, Ehounou G, Tchaton M, Comte E,  et al.
2014-07-30 • BMC Infectious Diseases
2014-07-30 • BMC Infectious Diseases
In West and Central Africa Buruli ulcer (BU) and HIV co-infection is increasingly recognised and management of these two diseases combined is an emerging challenge for which there is lit...
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Commentary

Buruli et VIH: une interaction complexe et peu étudiéee

Christinet V, Benedetto CD, Comte E, Calmy A
2012-09-01 • Revue Medicale Suisse
2012-09-01 • Revue Medicale Suisse
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Abstract

Validation of a clinical score for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli Ulcer) infection in Cameroon

Ntone R
2021-06-10 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2021
2021-06-10 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2021
CONTEXT
Early diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer (BU) improves its management and limits any sequelae. However, access to PCR diagnostics remains limited. This study aimed to validate a clini...
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Research

Diagnostic Value of Histological Analysis of Punch Biopsies in Suspected Cutaneous Buruli Ulcer: A Study on 32 Cases of Confirmed Buruli Ulcer in Cameroon

Ibrahim YL, Masouye I, Tschanz E, Atangana P, Etard JF,  et al.
2019-05-07 • Dermatopathology
2019-05-07 • Dermatopathology
Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. In this prospective study, we aim to clarify the main histopathological features of cuta...
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Commentary

The urgent need for clinical, diagnostic, and operational research for management of Buruli ulcer in Africa

O'Brien DP, Comte E, Serafini M, Ehounou G, Antierens A,  et al.
2013-12-02 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
2013-12-02 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
Despite great advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Buruli ulcer, it is one of the least studied major neglected tropical diseases. In Africa, major constraints in the management of...