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Mycetoma is a unique neglected disease, endemic in many tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by devastating deformities, disability, high morbidity and serious negative socioeconomic impacts on patients, families and community. It enjoys meager attention by health and social sectors across the world, as it is a non-glorious disease. Mycetoma commonly affects young adults and children of low socioeconomic status from rote rural areas in poor countries and it is an excellent example of a neglected tropical disease.

To date, its actual incidence, prevalence, and route of infection are not well characterized, as is its susceptibility, resistance, and response to medical treatment. This data scarcity is reflected on the available diagnostic and treatment modalities, which proved to be ineffective, have serious side effects, and are expensive for patients and health authorities in endemic areas. Early-stage detection of mycetoma and subsequent medical intervention lead to more favorable prognosis and minimization of disease recurrence, its sequelae, and economic burden.

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    Ahmed Hassan Fahal MBBS, FRCS, FRCSI, FRCS (Glasg)

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Fahal, A.H. (2017). Mycetoma. In: Mora-Montes, H., Lopes-Bezerra, L. (eds) Current Progress in Medical Mycology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64113-3_12

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