Aka Nguetta

Clonality of Mycobacterium ulcerans by Using VNTR-MIRU Typing in Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), West Africa

Kakou Ngazoa E. Solange, Coulibaly N. David, Aka Nguetta, Vakou Sabine, Aoussi Serge & Dosso Mireille · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is neglected skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The lack of early diagnosis and treatment causes severe disability. In Central and in West Africa, BU is endemic and its control is difficult because the most cases occur in rural regions. T...