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The global distribution of actinomycetoma and eumycetoma

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
Mycetoma, a chronic infection of the skin and underlying structures, affects those with a close relationship to the land, often in resource-poor areas of the world. Whether caused by any one of a variety of fungus or bacteria, mycetoma causes significant disability and mortality.
Darcy Emery, David W. Denning
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Estimating the burden of mycetoma in Sudan for the period 1991-2018 using a model-based geostatistical approach.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
Mycetoma is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions favouring arid areas with low humidity and a short rainy season. Sudan is one of the highly endemic countries for mycetoma.
Rowa Hassan, Jorge Cano, Claudio Fronterre, Sahar Bakhiet, Sahar Bakhiet, Ahmed Fahal, Kebede Deribe, Melanie Newport   +7 more
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Management of Eumycetoma

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2020
Background: Mycetoma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that can extend to the fascia, tendons, muscles, and bones. Caused by a bacterium called actinomycetoma and a fungus called eumycetoma are responsible for mycetoma, both of which must be ...
Tjokorde Istri Nyndia Vaniari, Sunarso Suyoso, Linda Astari, Yuri Widia, Sylvia Anggraeni, Evy Ervianti   +5 more
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Subcutaneous mycosis at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, 1989-2013 [PDF]

JDVI (Journal of General Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia), 2016
Introduction: Subcutaneous mycosis (SM) is a fungal infection involving dermis and subcutaneous tissue, which can disseminate slowly through systemic blood or lymphatic circulation.
Sammy Yahya, Sandra Widaty, Eliza Miranda, Kusmarinah Bramono, Artini Wijayanti Islami   +4 more
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Clinical characteristics and treatment of actinomycetoma in northeast Mexico: A case series.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
BACKGROUND:Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease characterized by nodules, scars, abscesses, and fistulae that drain serous or purulent material containing the etiological agent. Mycetoma may be caused by true fungi (eumycetoma) or filamentous aerobic
Jesús Alberto Cárdenas-de la Garza, Oliverio Welsh, Adrián Cuéllar-Barboza, Karina Paola Suarez-Sánchez, Estephania De la Cruz-Valadez, Luis Gerardo Cruz-Gómez, Anabel Gallardo-Rocha, Jorge Ocampo-Candiani, Lucio Vera-Cabrera   +8 more
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Orbital Actinomycetoma with cranial extension

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2022
ABSTRACT Introduction: Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease that commonly affects the lower extremity. The disease is attributed to subcutaneous granulomatous inflammation leading to distinct clinical features of gradual painless swelling accompanied by nodules and drains.
Fadalla, Tarig, Hamed, Mohammed, Elnayir, Nahla, Imam, Mujahid, Ibrahim, Emad   +4 more
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Cranial mycetoma: A rare case report with review of literature

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2021
Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by fungi or bacteria, known as eumycetoma and actinomycetoma, respectively. Mycetoma commonly affects young males belonging to low socioeconomic strata, usually barefooted agricultural workers.
Fouzia Siraj, Akanksha Malik, Sharma Shruti, K B Shankar, Swati Singh   +4 more
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Intra-Abdominal Actinomycetoma in a Cat

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2009
A 5-year-old, female Ragdoll cat was diagnosed with an intra-abdominal mycetoma involving the ileocaecal region. Diagnosis was obtained via histopathological examination following surgical resection of the mass and an ileocolic anastomosis. The initial surgery was complicated by lymphangiectasia, chylous abdominal effusion and mild bacterial leakage ...
Mellora J, Sharman, Clara S, Goh, Richard G, Kuipers von Lande, Jennifer L, Hodgson   +3 more
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Rare Presentation of Kaposi Sarcoma Mimicking Madura Foot: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a low‐grade angioproliferative tumor primarily associated with HIV but also seen in immunocompetent individuals. Its presentation can mimic infectious diseases such as Madura foot (mycetoma), a chronic granulomatous infection endemic to tropical regions.
Jeminah Nyeenya Nakatudde, Rockie Kisekka, Solomon Kibudde   +2 more
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The Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda: A Scoping Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Rwanda is among the African countries affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This scoping review aims to synthesize available information to understand the prevalence, incidence, distribution, morbidity, mortality, and risk factors of NTDs in Rwanda.
Masceline Jenipher Mutsaka‐Makuvaza, Michael Olubusayo Binuyo, Callixte Cyuzuzo, Acsa Igizeneza, Jean Paul Sinumvayo, Oluwaremilekun Grace Ajakaye, Egie Elisha Enabulele, Zororo Chinwadzimba, Ezera Agwu, Nicholas Midzi   +9 more
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