Buruli ulcer is caused by
- Buruli ulcer is caused by atypical mycobacteria named as Mycobacteria ulcerans - Mycobacteria ulcerans- It is a water borne skin pathogen which is categorised under non - photochromogens ( Runyon's classification ) This cause lesions which are typically painless ulcers and nodules. It has narrow temp.range of 31 degree - 34 degree C
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Mycobacterium marinum
Aycobacterium kansasi
Mycobacterium fouitum
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)