Endemic infectious cutaneous ulcers syndrome in the Oti Region of Ghana: Study of cutaneous leishmaniasis, yaws and < i > Haemophilus ducreyi < /i > cutaneous ulcers
Conclusions/SignificanceThis study detected single and mixed occurrence of the causative organisms of CL, yaws, andH.ducreyi cutaneous ulcers in CL endemic communities of the Oti Region in Ghana. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating multiple skin diseases on a common research platform and calls for the development of a comprehensive guideline for diagnosing and treating tropical ulcers in the study areas.
Source: PLoS One - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Richard Adjei Akuffo Source Type: research
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