Buruli Ulcer

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CLINICAL DESCRIPTION

Chronic debilitating disease caused by an environmental Mycobacterium ulcerans that affects skin and sometimes bone.

CLINICAL FEATURES

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

• Painless ulcers
• Papules, nodules, plaques, ulcers
• This is an ulcerative skin condition caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans

TREATMENT

• Depends on stage of condition, but if ulcerated
  • Daily wound dressing with Normal Saline 0.9%
  • Medicine therapy doesn't usually work
  • Surgery