Cutaneous non‐tuberculous <scp> <i>Mycobacterium ulcerans</i> </scp> infection: A serious cause for concern

Infection with M. ulcerans should be considered in necrotising soft-tissue lesions in regions where the organism is endemic. This case report highlights the need for specific staining and rapid PCR testing. A combination of antimicrobial therapy, surgical debridement and biological debridement with maggot therapy led to a successful outcome. In temperate or tropical regions, M. ulcerans infection should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis for necrotising, nonhealing, ulcerative lesions. A better understanding of the epidemiology and mode of transmission is essential to improve our ability to prevent, control, and potentially eliminate this pathogen.