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KEY FACTS: BURULI ULCER\
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Buruli Ulcer
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Buruli ulcer is a chronic debilitating skin and soft tissue infection that can lead to permanent disfigurement and disability.
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It is caused by the Mycobacterium ulcerans bacterium.
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At least 33 countries with tropical, subtropical and temperate climates have reported Buruli ulcer.
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Between 5000–6000 cases are reported annually from 15 of the 33 countries.
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Most cases occur in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nearly half of people affected in Africa are children under 15.
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80% of cases detected early can be cured with a combination of antibiotics.
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