View source for Mycobacterium ulcerans

* Causes '''buruli ulcer'''

== Management ==
* Standard treatment is: [[Is treated by::rifampicin]] 10 mg/kg po plus [[Is treated by::streptomycin]] 15 mg/kg IM once daily for 8 weeks (RS8)
* For early ulcers, may be able to do an oral regimen of [[Is treated by::rifampicin]] 10 mg/kg po plus [[Is treated by::clarithromycin]] ER 15 mg/kg po daily for 8 weeks (RC8)[[CiteRef::phillips2020ri]]

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Mycobacterium ulcerans}}
[[Category:Skin and soft tissue infections]]
[[Category:Non-tuberculous mycobacteria]]