Buruli ulcer part two: a diagnosis and advocating for change
Description
Numbers of Buruli ulcer cases have been increasing to between 200-340 cases per year since 2017, with 363 cases diagnosed in Victoria during 2023 alone.
Mornington Peninsula resident, Ella Crofts, who contracted a Buruli ulcer at age 13 back in 2017 joins the episode with a unique story to tell.
Shownotes
Listen to our previous episode on Buruli ulcer with Professor Tim Stinear. Buruli ulcer part one: 80 year-long transmission mystery solved
Channel 9 news story featuring Ella
Beating Buruli in Victoria project
Short video on how you can protect yourself and stop the spread of Buruli ulcer, featuring Professor Tim Stinear
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