Buruli Ulcer in United Kingdom Tourist Returning from Latin America

Abstract

We report a case of Buruli ulcer in a tourist from the United Kingdom. The disease was almost certainly acquired in Brazil, where only 1 case had previously been reported. The delay in diagnosis highlights the need for physicians to be aware of the disease and its epidemiology.

Keywords

• Buruli ulcer
• Mycobacterium ulcerans
• tuberculosis and other mycobacteria
• bacteria
• Latin America
• Brazil