In Australia, cases of Buruli ulcer have been associated with coastal areas – like Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. Bernard Spragg. NZ/Flickr April 15, 2018 Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise and we need an urgent response Daniel O’Brien, The University of Melbourne The Victorian community is seeing a worsening epidemic of flesh-eating bacteria that causes Buruli ulcer. But how can we prevent this disease if we don’t know where it comes from and how it spreads?
Some serious skin conditions are more likely to affect those with weaker immune systems. from www.shutterstock.com March 21, 2018 Four of the most life-threatening skin conditions and what you should know about them William Cranwell, Melbourne Health Deadly skin conditions are rare, but can be misdiagnosed.
Reports of Buruli ulcer cases are on the rise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. michaelgreenhill/Flickr September 21, 2017 Explainer: what is the flesh-eating bacterium that causes Buruli ulcer and how can I avoid it? Allen Cheng, Monash University The hallmark of a Buruli ulcer is a sore, usually on the legs or arms, which slowly enlarges over weeks to months.