Officials have confirmed a case of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer in Queensland, the second case in under two months.
While it is unknown how the patient, from Far North Queensland, contracted the infection, Dr Madhumati Chatterji said there are various theories including the possibility of insect transmission.
Burili ulcer, also known as the Daintree ulcer, is a rare tissue-destroying infection that is found in tropical locations, such as Queensland’s north.
Health officials have urged people to avoid contact with soil or water where possible, particularly in the Daintree and Mossman area.