RESUMEN

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a chronic and destructive infection of the skin and soft tissues caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Recently, population flows have triggered the appearance of several sporadic cases of BU in non-endemic countries. This represents a significant diagnostic challenge for clinicians and microbiologists. We describe the first case of BU imported to Spain. The patient was a Spanish woman who had stayed 5 months in the jungle of Peru.

Asunto(s)

Úlcera de Buruli/etiología , Adulto , Úlcera de Buruli/tratamiento farmacológico , Úlcera de Buruli/microbiología , Úlcera de Buruli/transmisión , Femenino , Humanos