Risk factors for buruli ulcer in anambra state, Nigeria: A case control study

Risk factors for buruli ulcer in a referral mission hospital in anambra state, Nigeria: A case control study

Aims: Buruli ulcer is a chronic debilitating skindisease believed to be caused by an environmental bacterium – Mycobacterium ulcerans . Its mode of transmission is still elusive. Buruli ulcer can cause permanent disability and deformity which may severely limit a person’s ability to carry out normal daily activities. The associated stigma may greatly restrict the social participation by affected persons. Though early detection and adequate medical and surgical treatment can minimize future disability and complication, recognizing the risk factors of this disease can lead to adoption of appropriate preventive strategies.