Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
mycobacterium Ulcerans, Buruli Ulcer, infection, immunosuppressive qualities
College
Marriott School of Management
Department
Management
Abstract
First discovered in 1947 in a small community in Australia, the Buruli Ulcer (Mycobacterium Ulcerans) has become the third largest mycobacterial disease in the world, next to leprosy and tuberculosis. Dobos et al. estimate that the severity of the Buruli Ulcer will soon reach that of leprosy. In a 10-year study conducted in Ivory Coast, villages were surveyed to assess the degree of infection. In some communities, the rate was shown to be as high as 16%, with current estimates as high as 22%.
Recommended Citation
Nielsen, David R. and Woodworth, Dr. Warner
(2014)
"Report on Status of Mycobacterium Ulcerans (Buruli Ulcer),"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 995.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/995