Flesh-eating Buruli ulcer cases discovered in inner Melbourne suburbs TueTuesday 23 updated TueTuesday 23 The ulcer is usually associated with coastal areas of Victoria. ( Share Print text only Cancel Cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer have been discovered in the Melbourne suburbs of Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Brunswick West, Victoria's Department of Health has said — the first time a non-coastal area has been identified as a potential area of risk. Key points: The Department of Health said a genetic analysis suggested there was a common link to the Melbourne cases The risk of catching it in the new areas is "low", the department said