Mycobacterium Ulcerans - Prevention

Prevention

No effective prophylactic measures have been demonstrated. The Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination may produce protection or delay onset of lesions for approximately 6 months and may protect against severe forms of the disease such as osteomyelitis.

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