Buruli ulcer surveillance, Benin, 2003-2005

Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Sep;13(9):1374-6. doi: 10.3201/eid1309.061338.

Abstract

We reviewed Buruli ulcer (BU) surveillance in Benin, using the World Health Organization BU02 form. We report results of reliable routine data collected on 2,598 new and recurrent cases from 2003 through 2005.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benin / epidemiology
  • Buruli Ulcer / epidemiology*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Population Surveillance
  • Time Factors