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Bairnsdale ulcer
Also known as:
Searls' ulcer
Associated persons:
Town Bairnsdale
John Robert Searls
Description:
Deep indolent ulcer with overhanging edges, particularly on the lower limbs. Involves subcutaneous tissue as well as skin, and is due to infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans.
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