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Table 2 Showing causes and risk factors of Buruli ulcer.

From: Perceived causes and risk factors of Buruli ulcer among patients at Agogo Presbyterian hospital in Ashanti Region of Ghana

Responses

Frequency

Percentages

Causes of Buruli ulcer

 Witchcraft

152

38

 Do not know

120

30

 Enemies

60

15

 Mycobacterium ulcerans

40

10

 Ancestors

28

7

 Total

400

100

Risk factors of Buruli ulcer

 Do not know

212

53

 Multiple sexual partners

68

17

 Not pouring libation

64

16

 Poor hygiene

32

8

 Swimming or wadding in ponds

20

5

 Drinking non potable water

4

1

 Total

400

100