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PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
卷 25, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
AFRICAN FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY NETWORK-AFENET
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2016.25.1.6203
关键词
Survival; Streptomycin/Rifampicin; Buruli Ulcer; endemic
资金
- GHANA Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
Introduction: Buruli ulcer (BU) is an infectious skin disease, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, endemic in more than 30 countries worldwide especially Africa. Brong-Ahafo Region implemented WHO recommended daily treatment with streptomycin and rifampicin for eight weeks (SR8). Yet limited assessment of therapy exists. This study seeks to determine the outcome of SR8 therapy on BU in two endemic districts in Brong-Ahafo. Methods: longitudinal study was done with laboratory confirmed Buruli ulcer patients selected consecutively and put on SR8. Patient follow-up involved daily administration of SR8 and Bi-Weekly monitoring of treatment in the form of measurement of wound size and taking photographs. Results: the mean age of participants was 34.6 +/- 16.6 years with minimum and maximum ages of 10 to 65 respectively. Those in the 10-19year age group 13 (26%) were most affected. Majority, 26 (52%) had no formal education and 27 (54.0%) were peasant farmers. Thirty-eight (76.0%) had previously used traditional treatment. Forty completed treatment and of these, 28 (70.0%) healed completely and 12 (30. 0%) improved by 80%90%. Duration of lesion before seeking healthcare (P =0.04), use of traditional treatment P < 0.001, clinical form of lesion P = 0.04, lesion category (p = 0.01), significantly affected healing. Mean time to healing, was 7.7 weeks (95% CI, 7.3 - 7.9). onclusion: though SR8 is effective in curing BU, late reporting, use of herbs and access to health care impeded wound healing. This calls for provision of accessible health care and education to improve early reporting.
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