Mycetoma in Ecuador.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 118(5): 339-342, 2024 May 01.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38214978
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Previous studies on the distribution of mycetoma globally have failed to identify Ecuador as an endemic country.METHODS:
We present data on 35 cases of mycetoma in Ecuador between 1955 and 2021 5 cases from our experience and 30 cases from the literature.RESULTS:
Eight cases of eumycetoma (23%) and 27 cases of actinomycetoma (77%) were diagnosed. Most cases originated from the coastal region of Ecuador.CONCLUSIONS:
For the first time in an English-language publication, this communication confirms the presence of mycetoma in Ecuador, securing Ecuador's position on the global mycetoma map.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Micetoma
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Ecuador
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Reino Unido