Variable Number Tandem Repeat Profiling of Reveals New Genotypes in Buruli Ulcer Endemic Communities in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

Buruli ulcer (BU), a necrotic skin disease caused by , is mainly prevalent in West Africa, but cases have also been reported in other tropical parts of the world. It is the second most common mycobacterial disease after tuberculosis in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Heterogeneity among from different geographical locations has not been clearly elucidated, and some studies seem to suggest genetic differences between in humans and in the environment.