Buruli ulcer

First Molecular Characterisation of Clinical Strains of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Togo (West Africa)

Menssah Teko, Mounerou Salou, Solange E. Kakou Ngazoa, Issaka Maman, Kodjovi Agbodeka, David Coulibaly N., Christiane Aby Amon, Bahou Roger Dehe & Yaovi Ameyapoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease worldwide. Cases most occur in 30 countries but severe cases occur in West Africa countries such as Benin, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo mainly in rural regions. Early diagnosis may prevent severe disability. The mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530076

First Detection of Ketoreductase in the Genome of Rapid Growing Environmental Mycobacterial Strains in Cote D’ivoire

Coulibaly Kalpy Julien, Vakou N’dri Sabine, Coulibaly N’golo David, Djaman Allico Joseph & Dosso Mireille · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU), the causative agent of Buruli ulcer (BU), skin disease, is considered to be an environmental pathogen. The pathogenic virulence of MU is being linked to the expression of toxin called Mycolactone. The ketoreductase (KR) gene, is one of the synthesis g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/35752