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David J Chandler1,2, Luis Escalante3,4, Astrid Maldonado4,5
1Department of Global Health and Infection, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, BN1 9PX, UK.
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.
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