Catalog
Mycobacterium ulcerans infection
Link to WHO Definition
Mycobacterium ulcerans infection – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1974989140
Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer) typically presents as a subcutaneous nodule which breaks down to form a deep painless ulcer which commonly reaches a size of 15 cm in diameter but may extend further to cause extensive tissue damage. The organism is found in wetlands of tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Africa.