Actinomycetoma Caused by Actinomadura mexicana, A Neglected Entity in the Caribbean
Mycetoma is a chronic infection that is slow to develop and heal. It can be caused by fungi (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma). We describe a case of actinomycetoma caused by Actinomadura mexicana in the Caribbean region.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2020-02-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/2/19-1005_article |