Cutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection (Q38042): Difference between revisions

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.