Buruli ulcer (BU) is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, an environmental pathogen that causes severe skin and soft-tissue necrosis. In Australia, cases of BU are acquired in endemic regions, which include Victoria and Far North Queensland, but those who have visited these regions can present to health practitioners anywhere.
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