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Buruli Ulcer Disease
A primary bacterial infectious disease that causes infection in skin or in subcutaneous tissue, is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, which could be transmitted by insects. The bacterium produces a toxin, named mycolacton
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Overview
A primary bacterial infectious disease that causes infection in skin or in subcutaneous tissue, is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, which could be transmitted by insects. The bacterium produces a toxin, named mycolacton
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