A contagious flesh eating condition has been discovered in the Eurobodalla region.
Southern NSW Local Health District has confirmed Buruli Ulcer, which is spread by mossies, was recently detected.
They’re asking us to keep an eye out for the symptoms of the skin condition that typically appear as a painless red spot and progress over several weeks into an ulcer.
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The good news is the condition is curable with appropriate treatment.