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Buruli ulcer |
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Buruli ulcer [bo̅o̅′rə·le] Etymology: Buruli, district in Uganda an ulcer of the skin with widespread necrosis of subcutaneous fat, caused by a species of Mycobacterium ulcerans, manifested by a small, firm, painless, movable subcutaneous nodule that enlarges and ulcerates. It occurs principally in Central Africa (the Nile river banks), but has also been seen in other tropical areas. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These distinctive ulcers were first described in Australia in 1948 and given the name Bairnsdale ulcer because of their focal distribution. Physicians in that country know the condition as Bairnsdale ulcer, after the town that suffered a small outbreak in the 1930s and 1940s. |
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