The rapid spread of a mysterious flesh-eating ulcer in Victoria has medicos calling for urgent research funding. Broadcast on the 17th of April, 2018.
**WARNING – unpleasant image **
More than 200 patients presented with tissue-destroying Buruli Ulcer last year - and to date - 2-Australians have required amputations.
Over the past few years, the overwhelming majority of diagnoses have been in Victoria - primarily on the Bellerine and Mornington Peninsulas.
In total, 107 cases were recorded in 2015, 182 in 2016 and last year 275 people presented with the condition.
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