Although a genetic trait was recently described among seven individuals in a family, two of whom suffered from Buruli ulcer and carried a specific deletion on chromosome 8 [4], in addition to a previously reported deletion in the NRAMP-1 gene [5], Buruli ulcer is not a contagious infection but rather results from contact with M. ulcerans-contaminated environments [2]. The gene discussed is SLC11A1; the disease is Buruli ulcer disease.