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Table 3 Characteristics associated with the ulcer among the patients

From: Utilising community volunteers can increase the detection and referral of Buruli ulcer cases in endemic communities in Southeast, Nigeria

Variable

Frequency

Percentage

Site of the ulcer

 Arms

14

10.7

 Back

6

4.6

 Chest

2

1.5

 Face

3

2.3

 Genital

2

1.5

 Leg

104

79.4

Duration of ulcer

 < 1 year

19

14.5

 1–5 years

86

65.6

 > 5 years

26

19.8

Mean duration and standard deviation of ulcer

5.0 ± 4.9