Mycetoma in Ecuador.

ABSTRACT

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.