Table 1 Measurement of the area of skin induration and ulceration associated with the Buruli ulcer lesion according to the duration of treatment and dose of prednisolone
From: Pre-emptive steroids for a severe oedematous Buruli ulcer lesion: a case report
Days post start of treatment | Total induration (mm) | Total ulceration (mm) | Prednisolone dose (mg daily) |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | 210 × 120 | 20 × 10 | 30 |
3 | 120 × 55 | 20 × 10 | 30 |
6 | 75 × 40 | 20 × 11 | 30 |
10 | 55 × 30 | 20 × 14 | 20 |
26 | No additional induration | 20 × 18 | 10 |
31 | No additional induration | 20 × 15 | 10 |
38 | No additional induration | 20 × 16 | 5 |
44 | NR | NR | Cease |
58 | No additional induration | 17 × 11 | 0 |
83 | 60 × 60 | 17 × 11 | 5 |
102 | No additional induration | 20 × 10 | 5 |
109 | NR | NR | 2.5 |
116 | No additional induration | 20 × 10 | 2.5 |
130 | No additional induration | 19 × 12 | Cease |