The initial lesion is a small swelling under the skin following minor trauma which breaches the skin. It appears as a painless wet nodule, which may be present for years before ulce… See more

Eumycetoma is a type of mycetoma caused by fungi, distinct from mycetoma caused by … See more

The disease is acquired by entry of the fungal spores from the soil through a breach in the skin produced by minor trauma like a thorn prick. The disease then spreads to … See more

Diagnosis is by biopsy, visualising the fungi under the microscope and culture, which show characteristic fungal filaments and vesicles characteristic of the fungi. Other tests includ… See more

No vaccine is available. Simple hygienic precautions like wearing shoes or sandals while working in fields, and washing hands and feet at regular intervals may help prevent th… See more