Seasonal Patterns of Buruli Ulcer Incidence, Central Africa, 2002-2012.
Abstract
To determine when risk for Buruli ulcer is highest, we examined seasonal patterns in a highly disease-endemic area of Cameroon during 2002-2012. Cases peaked in March, suggesting that risk is highest during the high rainy season. During and after this season, populations should increase protective behaviors, and case detection efforts should be intensified.
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Life Sciences [q-bio] Santé publique et épidémiologie Environmental Sciences Environmental and Society Life Sciences [q-bio] Ecology, environment Health Life Sciences [q-bio] Human health and pathology Infectious diseases Life Sciences [q-bio] Human health and pathology Emerging diseases Life Sciences [q-bio] Microbiology and Parasitology Parasitology
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