Buruli : the mystery ulcer /

A mystery illness which destroys skin, flesh and even bone when it strikes - the Buruli ulcer can leave sufferers horribly disfigured. Scientists in Australia, where it was first recorded, are working on research to find out how it occurs and why outbreaks are so localized. They hope their research...

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Other Authors:	Smith, Jago (Director, Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	London : SW Pictures Ltd., 2008.
Series:	Current affairs in video Kill or cure?
Subjects:	Ulcers. Ulcers > Research. Ulcer Ulcères. Ulcères > Recherche. Ulcers Documentaries and Factual Films Alexander Street Video. documentary film. Documentary films Documentary films. Documentaires.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	A mystery illness which destroys skin, flesh and even bone when it strikes - the Buruli ulcer can leave sufferers horribly disfigured. Scientists in Australia, where it was first recorded, are working on research to find out how it occurs and why outbreaks are so localized. They hope their research will help the tens of thousands of people who suffer from Buruli ulcers, particularly in Africa.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed Jul. 9, 2013).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (24 min.).
Playing Time:	00:24:22