Anterior glenoid bone reconstruction and anterior latissimus transfer for failed Latarjet associated with irreparable subscapularis tear

Background: Management of combined persistent anterior glenoid bone deficiency with irreparable subscapularis tear can be very complicated and challenging especially if associated with arthritis.The objective of this study was to report the outcome of combined reconstruction of the anterior glenoid with bone autograft or allograft with additional a

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Amoebae as potential environmental hosts for Mycobacterium ulcerans and other mycobacteria, but doubtful actors in Buruli ulcer epidemiology.

BackgroundThe reservoir and mode of transmission of Mycobacterium ulcerans, the causative agent of Buruli ulcer, remain unknown.Ecological, genetic and epidemiological information nonetheless suggests that M.ulcerans may reside in aquatic protozoa.Methodology/principal findingsWe experimentally infected Acanthamoeba polyphaga with M.ulcerans and fo

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