Detection of Mycolactone A/B in Mycobacterium ulcerans-Infected Human Tissue.

<h4>Background</h4>Mycobacterium ulcerans disease (Buruli ulcer) is a neglected tropical disease common amongst children in rural West Africa. Animal experiments have shown that tissue destruction is caused by a toxin called mycolactone.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>...

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Main Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Richard O Phillips, Brian Rangers, Engy A Mahrous, Richard E Lee, Edward Tarelli, Kingsley B Asiedu, Pamela L Small, Mark H Wansbrough-Jones
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/27d745fdc2d64f66aeffc3dbd0777980
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