Buruli ulcer is an infectious disease characterized by the development of painless open wounds, most commonly on the limbs. The first sign of infection is often a small painless nodule or area of swelling. Over days to weeks, this nodule can grow larger under the skin. Eventually surface skin sloughs off the expanding wound, causing an open ulcer. Deep ulcers can cause scarring of muscles and tendons, resulting in permanent disability. Ulcers most commonly affect the arms or legs, but can occur anywhere ...
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