Buruli ulcer disease

Buruli ulcer disease

Definition

A cutaneous infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It presents with painless nodular swelling of the skin, leading to the formation of necrotizing ulcers.

Also known as Buruli ulcer, Mycobacterium ulcerans caused disease or disorder, Mycobacterium ulcerans disease or disorder, Mycobacterium ulcerans infectious disease — per MONDO

Also identified as