Human Emerging and Re-emerging Infections - Viral and Parasitic Infections
Human Emerging and Re-emerging Infections - Viral and Parasitic Infections
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人类新发和再发感染 - 病毒和寄生虫感染
DOI:
10.1002/9781118644843.ch44
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2015
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Benbow M
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Benbow M
Buruli Ulcer (BU) is the third most commonmycobacteriumdisease following only tuberculosis and leprosy. Though BU is thought to be associated with large‐and small‐scale disturbances to the landscape and bodies of water frequented by human populations, primary prevention of BU is difficult because the mode of transmission is not known. This chapter reviews the most common environmental risk factors for BU and recent research into understanding its transmission. It is predicted that the proteins affected by mycolactone may share an underlying mechanism of production that could explain their co‐regulation. Early work on the mechanism of suppression by mycolac‐tone was carried out in Jurkat T cells using ASLs and focused on the suppression of IL‐2 production. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment and patient care is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes. Physiotherapy is paramount minimizing and/or preventing disabilities.