Tropical ulcer

Tropical ulcer
Other namesAden ulcer, Jungle rot, Malabar ulcer, Tropical phagedena
The left foot of a person with acute tropical ulcer upon his admission to Toborra Goroka Hospital, in Goroka, Papua New Guinea.
SpecialtyDermatology 

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.

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. These lesions may frequently develop on preexisting abrasions or sores sometimes beginning from a mere scratch.

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