Buruli ulcer overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Buruli ulcer is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, from the same family of bacteria which causes tuberculosis and leprosy. The infection causes painless swelling, with lesions developing in the skin later on. Further progression of this bacteria produces toxins that suppress the immune system and destroy skin, underlying tissue and bone, causing severe deformities. It predominantly affects the limbs.