@article{99982,
  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 = {<p><strong>Background:&nbsp;</strong>Previous studies on the distribution of mycetoma globally have failed to identify Ecuador as an endemic country.</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> 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.</p>

<p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> 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.</p>
},
  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},
}