[Buruli ulcer in the Amansi West district, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The Cuban experience. I].
A study was made on 105 patients with Buruli ulcer in the Amansie West district, Ashanti Region, Ghana, representing 37.6% of the registered patients. The Tontokrom neighborhood showed the highest prevalence: 84 x 1,000 inhabitants. Predominance of females (54%) was observed. 74.8% did agricultural work and only 3 reported a previous trauma, predominantly with one lesion. Household contacts were identified. Coverage with the BCG vaccine was low. It is concluded that there has been a real increase of the prevalence of Buruli in the region during the last years, especially among children and women. This has become a serious problem due to its invalidating and irreversible sequelae. Measures of control are proposed.
Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kouri.
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Ulcera de Buruli en el distrito Amansie West, Región Ashanti, Ghana. Experiencia cubana. I.