The Voice of people living with mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer) disease: a grounded theory to understand the illness experience and support needs of people living with mycobacterium ulcerans disease in a rural district of central Ghana. [PDF]
Mycobacterium Ulcerans (also known as Buruli Ulcer) is a rare skin disease which is prevalent in rural communities in the developing world mostly in Africa.
Effah, Alex
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Simplified PCR for detection of Haemophilus ducreyi and diagnosis of chancroid [PDF]
, 1995 A simplified PCR was developed for detection of Haemophilus ducreyi in samples from chancroid patients. The strategy included a straightforward chloroform extraction sample preparation method, a one-tube nested PCR to minimize contamination risks, and a ...
Wilson, S.M +6 more
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Lipschutz Ulcer in A Virgin Woman: A Case Report
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2020 Background: Lipschutz ulcer, also known as vulvae acutum ulcer, is an acute ulcer in the vulva. The aetiology and pathogenesis of Lipschutz ulcer are unclear, but it is known to be associated with infectious diseases such as Mycoplasma infection ...
I Gusti Ayu Agung Elis Indira +3 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 BackgroundThe objective of this study was to characterize herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) epidemiology in Canada.MethodsHSV-1 publications as recent as December 6, 2021 were systematically reviewed, synthesized, and reported following PRISMA ...
Sawsan AlMukdad +9 more
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EClinicalMedicine, 2021 Background: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent, sexually transmitted infection with a sizable disease burden that is highest in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to characterize HSV-2 epidemiology in this region.
Manale Harfouche +4 more
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Episodic therapy for genital herpes in sub-saharan Africa: a pooled analysis from three randomized controlled trials. [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND: A randomized controlled trial in South Africa found a beneficial effect of acyclovir on genital ulcer healing, but no effect was seen in trials in Ghana, Central African Republic and Malawi.
LeGoff, Jerome +29 more
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Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 2012 HIV-seropositive persons are at increased risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Genital ulcerative disease and sexually transmitted infection with subsequent MRSA infection in HIV-seropositive persons have been documented only once.
Christine Katusiime, Andrew Kambugu
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Herpes simplex virus type 2: epidemiology and management options in developing countries [PDF]
, 2007 Genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) is highly prevalent worldwide and an increasingly important cause of genital ulcer disease (GUD). Continued HSV2 transmission is facilitated by the large number of undiagnosed cases, the frequency of atypical ...
Geretti, AM +7 more
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Combined Inflammatory and Metabolic Defects Reflected by Reduced Serum Protein Levels in Patients with Buruli Ulcer Disease [PDF]
, 2014 Buruli ulcer is a skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans that is spreading in tropical countries, with major public health and economic implications in West Africa.
Reid Oldenburg (550232) +63 more
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PROFIL PASIEN ULKUS GENITAL DI UNIT RAWAT JALAN KULIT DAN KELAMIN RSUD DR. SOETOMO SURABAYA
JKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala), 2019 Abstrak. Latar Belakang: Penyakit Ulkus Genital meningkatkan risiko tertularnya HIV. Di Indonesia, belum ada data pasti prevalensi pasien Ulkus Genital, juga di RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya.
Senda Sulvain Rahmaningrat +3 more
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