A study was conducted to explore how the variety of bacteria in Buruli ulcer lesions affects treatment outcome, focusing on cases in central Ghana.
The researchers collected samples from 36 participants, finding that ulcers on the lower limbs had more bacterial diversity and that higher diversity was linked to poorer healing outcomes.
The study suggests that the presence of diverse bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains, impacts recovery, highlighting the need for better treatment protocols to manage these infections.