Which among the following organisms causes Buruli ulcer?
Ans. B. M. UlceransM. Ulcerans causes Buruli ulcer.* It starts as a nodule or papule which progresses further to form a shallow necrotic ulcer.* Children (5-15 years old) have the highest incidence of Buruli ulcers, with most lesions on the lower extremities.Image: Extensive Buruli ulcer
M. Marinum
M. Ulcerans
M. kansasii
M. Smegmatis
Bacterial Infection of Skin