@article{article, keywords = {mycetoma, skin infections, Neglected tropical disease}, author = {Chandler DJ and Escalante L and Maldonado A and Tello S and Orellana S and Escalante E}, title = {Mycetoma in Ecuador}, 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{\textquoteright}s position on the global mycetoma map.

}, year = {2024}, journal = {Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene}, volume = {118}, pages = {339-342}, publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)}, issn = {0035-9203, 1878-3503}, url = {https://academic.oup.com/trstmh/article/118/5/339/7517741?utm_source=etoc\&utm_campaign=trstmh\&utm_medium=email\&nbd=26233277505\&nbd_source=campaigner}, doi = {10.1093/trstmh/trad098}, language = {Eng}, }