In Vivo Imaging of Bioluminescent Mycobacterium ulcerans

Autor: Till F. Omansen, Brendon Y. Chua, Ymkje Stienstra, Tjip S. van der Werf, David C. Jackson, Timothy P. Stinear, Jessica L. Porter, Renee Marcsisin, Weiguang Zeng

Publikováno v: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 101(6), 1312-1321. AMER SOC TROP MED & HYGIENE

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a neglected tropical disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans. Unclear transmission, no available vaccine, and suboptimal treatment regimens hamper the control of this disease. Carefully designed preclinical resear

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https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.18-0959

Mycobacterium ulcerans low infectious dose and mechanical transmission support insect bites and puncturing injuries in the spread of Buruli ulcer

Autor: Paul D R Johnson, Till F. Omansen, Jason K. Axford, Sacha J. Pidot, Jessica L. Porter, Renee Marcsisin, Timothy P. Stinear, Kirstie M. Mangas, Brian O. Howden, Weiguang Zeng, John R. Wallace

Publikováno v: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 11, Iss 4, p e0005553 (2017)
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 11(4). PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Addressing the transmission enigma of the neglected disease Buruli ulcer (BU) is a World Health Organization priority. In Australia, we have observed an association between mosquitoes harboring the causative agent, Mycobacterium ulcerans, and BU. Her

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http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5406025?pdf=render