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The environment

Buruli ulcer often occurs in places near water bodies such as slow-flowing rivers, ponds, swamps, lakes. Environmental disturbances such as deforestation, mining, constructions of dams and irrigation systems may be linked to the occurence of the disease.

Dr A. Chauty, AFRF, Benin

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Dr A. Um Boock, Cameroon

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National Buruli ulcer control Programme, Benin

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National Buruli ulcer control programme, Benin

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Sister Joseph, Papua New Guinea

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National Buruli ulcer control programme, Ghana

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