Buruli ulcer disease

MONDO:0000327

A cutaneous infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It presents with painless nodular swelling of the skin, leading to the formation of necrotizing ulcers.

Also known as: Buruli ulcer, Mycobacterium ulcerans caused disease or disorder, Mycobacterium ulcerans disease or disorder, Mycobacterium ulcerans infectious disease

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Buruli ulcer disease itself.

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↑ Primary bacterial infectious disease (590) ↑ Mycobacterial infectious disease (360)

Including sub-types (3) Tagged with Buruli ulcer disease (3)

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New antibiotic pill could heal Flesh-Eating ulcers in weeks

Disease control Recruiting now

This study tests a new antibiotic called telacebec for Buruli ulcer, a bacterial skin infection that can cause large open sores. About 200 adults will take telacebec tablets for 14 to 28 days. Researchers will check if the ulcers heal completely within a year without needing surg…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Barwon Health • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC

Buruli ulcer disease

Where it sits in the disease tree

New antibiotic pill could heal Flesh-Eating ulcers in weeks