Clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of patients with mycetoma in Ethiopia: a case series.

IF 1.5 4区 医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Wosen Ketema Bedaso, Debisa Eshatu Wendimu, Samira M E Hussein, Ali Awadallah Saeed
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Abstract

Background: Mycetoma is a chronic, granulomatous, neglected tropical disease characterised by painless swellings, draining sinuses and the presence of grains. This study aims to delineate the clinical presentation, treatment modalities and outcomes for patients with mycetoma attending a dermatology centre in Ethiopia.

Methods: This retrospective longitudinal study was conducted at Boru Meda Hospital, Ethiopia. All the medical records of patients with mycetoma who sought treatment from June 2022 to May 2024 were carefully reviewed.

Results: Seventeen patients were included in the study. After 2 y of treatment, 52.94% of patients experienced treatment failure, 29.41% showed partial improvement and only 17.65% achieved a complete cure.

Conclusion: This study highlights that mycetoma continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia, with most cases showing unsatisfactory responses to current treatment strategies.

埃塞俄比亚足菌肿患者的临床表现和治疗结果:一个病例系列。
背景:足菌肿是一种慢性肉芽肿,被忽视的热带病,其特征是无痛肿胀,鼻窦引流和颗粒的存在。本研究的目的是描述临床表现,治疗方式和结果的患者与足菌肿出席皮肤科中心在埃塞俄比亚。方法:回顾性纵向研究在埃塞俄比亚的Boru Meda医院进行。对2022年6月至2024年5月期间就诊的足菌肿患者的所有病历进行了仔细审查。结果:17例患者纳入研究。治疗2 y后,52.94%的患者治疗失败,29.41%的患者部分好转,只有17.65%的患者完全治愈。结论:本研究强调足菌肿在埃塞俄比亚继续构成重大的公共卫生挑战,大多数病例对当前治疗策略的反应不满意。
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Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生
CiteScore
4.00
自引率
9.10%
发文量
115
审稿时长
4-8 weeks
期刊介绍: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene publishes authoritative and impactful original, peer-reviewed articles and reviews on all aspects of tropical medicine.
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