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newsGP – Melbourne GPs told to consider Buruli ulcers when assessing skin lesions – RACGP
The flesh-eating infections are the result of bacteria that is thought to be transmitted by mosquitoes.
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The flesh-eating infections are the result of bacteria that is thought to be transmitted by mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are thought to be the key vectors of Mycobacterium ulcerans.
Buruli ulcers have been found in the inner-Melbourne areas of Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Brunswick West – making these the first non-coastal areas in Victoria to be recognised as a potential area of risk.On 23 February, Victorian Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton issued a health advisory stating ‘several’ cases…
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