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Mycetoma as a major cause of limb amputation in Northeastern Ethiopia: A facility-based retrospective study

Author summary Mycetoma is a long-lasting and destructive infection that mainly affects people living in hot, rural areas. It usually begins as a painless swelling of the foot after bacteria or fungi enter the skin through small injuries, such as thorn pricks…

By Wendemagegn Enbiale, Borna Nyaoke, Alemayehu Bekele, Kedir Ahmed Mohammed, Dereje Bedane· Plos.org· 1 day ago· 2 min read
Mycetoma as a major cause of limb amputation in Northeastern Ethiopia: A facility-based retrospective study