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Buruli Ulcer 
Buruli ulcer is caused by a bacterium, Mycobacterium ulcerans, which belongs to the same family of organisms that cause leprosy and tuberculosis. The ulcers cause extensive destruction of skin and soft tissue, and sometimes also the bone. Patients who are not treated early often suffer long-term disability, such as restriction of joint movement. They may suffer stigma as a result of their disfigurement.
Review Articles
15 Sep 2009
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Review of Their Prevalence, Distribution, and Disease Burden
A review demonstrates the high burden due to NTDs in Africa. The authors call for this category of diseases to be accorded a higher priority.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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News
15 Apr 2009
Buruli ulcer: need for early case detection and more research emphasised at international meeting
Conference hears that there is still a lack of understanding of this disfiguring and disabling disease.
Source: Voice of America; IRIN
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26 Mar 2009
Buruli ulcer: major conference in Benin
The Second International Conference on Buruli ulcer will focus on a disfiguring and disabling infectious disease that causes much public concern in afflicted countries.
Source: World Health Organization
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Research Articles
10 Feb 2010
Buruli ulcer can be treated successfully without surgery
A trial, comparing two types of antibiotic treatment, has shown that – if the disease is diagnosed early – the ulcers can be healed without surgery.
Source: Lancet
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30 Sep 2009
Genomic Diversity and Evolution of Mycobacterium ulcerans Revealed by Next-Generation Sequencing
An important step forward in the understanding of the organism that causes Buruli ulcer.
Source: PLoS Pathogens
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Reports
18 Dec 2009
Neglected disease research & development: new times, new trends
The global budget for research into the infectious diseases of poverty is little changed and AIDS continues to receive a disproportionately large share of the total. But India and Brazil are emerging as key players, particular for the more neglected diseases.
Source: George Institute
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23 Dec 2008
The World Can’t Wait: More Funding Needed for Research on Neglected Infectious Diseases
US consumer group reports on government expenditure on neglected infections and says it is not enough.
Source: Families USA
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