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Mycetoma

ORPHA:2583· ICD-10 B47.0

Definition

A neglected tropical infection, rare in Europe, characterized by subcutaneous tumorous lesions in which mycetoma grains containing the causative agent can be observed. Mycetoma is a broad term encompassing both actinomycetoma (bacterial) and eumycetoma (fungal).

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages