Mycetoma can be caused by bacteria (actinomycetoma) or fungi (eumycetoma) and typically
affects poor communities in remote areas. It is an infection of subcutaneous tissues resulting …

Mycetoma caused by either filamentous fungi (eumycotic) or bacteria (actinomycotic) has
recently been recognized by the World Health Organization as a neglected tropical disease …

Mycetoma is a chronic putrid infection of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue concerning
predominantly the feet, and more rarely other body parts. Mycetoma can be caused by both …

ABSTRACT At present, 1.5 million species of fungi are estimated. Among these less than 5%
have been described. Many fungal species cause disease in plants. These diseases cause …

Mycetoma is a unique neglected tropical disease caused by a substantial number of
microorganisms of fungal or bacterial origins. Identification of the causative organism and …

On 28th May 2016, mycetoma was recognized as a neglected tropical disease by the World
Health Organization. This was the result of a 4-year journey starting in February 2013 with a …

Mycetoma describes a heterogeneous group of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections
caused by either fungi (eumycetomas) or bacteria (actinomycetomas). It is characterized by …

Extensive advances in technology offer a vast variety of diagnostic methods that save time
and costs, but identification of fungal species causing human infections remains challenging …

Mycetoma is a devastating neglected tropical disease, caused by various fungal and
bacterial pathogens. Correct diagnosis to the species level is mandatory for proper …

Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease that is caused either by bacteria
or fungi. Bacterial mycetoma (actinomycetoma) can be caused by various causative agents …