Buruli Ulcer Disability in Ghana: The Problems and Solutions
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 1355–1365 · Published 5 Dec 2013
10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6245Abstract
Buruli ulcer (BU) is a tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) but with “unknown” means of transmission. In order to help reduce this disease, many preventive and treatment measures have been recommended and used in the past years around the globe. This aims to review BU disability problems, prevention and treatment procedures used in Ghana. The review was done by soliciting information from literatures, published articles, news reports and presentations on Buruli ulcer disability prevention and treatment in Ghana. BU disease results in disabilities such as contractures, amputation of the arms and legs, loss of eyes and eyelids and loss of nose among others. Antimicrobial therapies, prevention of deformities and surgical interventions have been the main treatment options for BU in Ghana. Prevention of disabilities caused by BU can be achieved by early detection, treatment of the disease supported by intensive health education programs within the prone areas and empowerment of patients through small-scale welfare grants.
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