The key difference between Buruli Ulcer and leprosy is that Buruli ulcer is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium ulcerans, while leprosy is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium is a genus which has over 190 species. It is in the phylum of Actinomycetota and family Mycobacteriaceae. This genus has pathogens that cause serious diseases like Buruli ulcer […]