Is flesh-eating bacteria that disfigure the body likely to spread in Australia?
A flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer has become a growing concern in Australia. This comes as the coastal town of Batemans Bay in New South Wales reported two cases, whereas the southern state of Victoria reported 347 confirmed cases in 2024 so far, and is now reporting new cases every day. Why is this disease appearing in areas hundreds of kilometres away from one another?
A flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer has become a growing concern in Australia. This comes as the coastal town of Batemans Bay in New South Wales reported two cases, whereas the southern state of Victoria reported 347 confirmed cases in 2024 so far, and is now reporting new cases every day. Why is this disease appearing in areas hundreds of kilometres away from one another?
