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Tropical ulcer | |
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Other names | Aden ulcer, Jungle rot, Malabar ulcer, Tropical phagedena[1] |
The left foot of a person with acute tropical ulcer upon his admission to Toborra Goroka Hospital, in Goroka, Papua New Guinea. | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Tropical ulcer, more commonly known as jungle rot, is a chronic ulcerative skin lesion thought to be caused by polymicrobial infection with a variety of microorganisms, including mycobacteria. It is common in tropical climates.[2]
Ulcers occur on exposed parts of the body, primarily on anterolateral aspect of the lower limbs and may erode muscles and tendons, and sometimes, the bones.[3] These lesions may frequently develop on preexisting abrasions or sores sometimes beginning from a mere scratch.[1]
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