A human model of Buruli ulcer: The case for controlled human infection and considerations for selecting a Mycobacterium ulcerans challenge strain.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
; 17(6): e0011394, 2023 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Critical knowledge gaps regarding infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans, the cause of Buruli ulcer (BU), have impeded development of new therapeutic approaches and vaccines for prevention of this neglected tropical disease. Here, we review the current understanding of host-pathogen interactions and correlates of immune protection to explore the case for establishing a controlled human infection model of M. ulcerans infection. We also summarise the overarching safety considerations and present a rationale for selecting a suitable challenge strain.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Mycobacterium ulcerans
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Úlcera de Buruli
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia