Buruli ulcer cases surge in Victoria, prompting health warnings and prevention advice - SSBCrack

Victoria, NSW announces increase in ulcer cases

Victoria has an alarming increase with 426 cases of Buruli ulcer, a serious bacterial disease that can be deadly. Both Victoria have seen a rise in cases. Health officials are urging people to stay cautious to avoid getting sick. The rising number of cases has led to advisory and advice on how to avoid infection.

“Health officials are urging people to stay cautious to avoid getting sick,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Fenstone Stow Media, observed.

Timeline

Oct 28 — Victoria has an alarming increase with 426 cases of Buruli ulcer, a serious bacterial disease that can be dead...

Oct 31 — The rising number of cases has led to advisory and advice on how to avoid infection....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 77% of Hawaquigley readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Fenstone Stow Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenstone Stow Media desk and last updated 09:20 UTC.

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