Buruli ulcer: Promising new drug candidate against a forgotten disease
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 15:40
in Health & Medicine
Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) resulting in debilitating skin lesions, disabilities and stigmatisation. The current antibiotic treatment is long and has severe adverse side effects. Researchers have discovered a highly effective compound against Buruli ulcer which has the potential to become a powerful alternative to the existing treatment options.