Publications by authors named "Ilona C Hospers"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate former Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) patients to identify factors leading to functional limitations and impact on employment or education.
- The research involved a validated questionnaire and interviews, revealing that 57% of participants experienced functional limitations nearly 4 years post-treatment.
- Key risk factors included age, gender, type of lesions, and persistent wounds, which were linked to job loss and school dropout, highlighting the urgent need for rehabilitation programs.
We studied hospital records of 750 consecutive Buruli ulcer patients in a highly endemic area in Amansie West, Ghana. Although more Buruli ulcer lesions were found on the right side of the body, comparison of lesions on arms and legs showed a bilaterally symmetrical distribution. Upper and lower extremities were affected equally by Buruli ulcers, if correction was made for differences in body surface area.
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