Health
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.
News
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…
-
Business23 hours agoIs Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway the smartest investment you can make today?
-
General24 hours agoTop chess player Magnus Carlsen forced into draw in historic game against over 134,000 people
-
Noosa News9 hours agoCommissioner thanks police officer who threw a speed radar at a car
-
General23 hours agoTaiwan’s President Lai Ching-te calls for peace and dialogue with China while also calling for defence boosts