Buruli ulcer surging in new locations, GPs warned

Infectious diseases experts have tipped a surge in transmission in the coming summer months

GPs are being alerted to a spike in cases of the necrotising skin disease Buruli ulcer, which is now spreading geographically beyond traditionally endemic areas.

Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer says 266 cases have been reported across the state so far this year — the highest annual case load since 2018, with some locations affected for the first time.