Role of socioeconomic factors in developing mycetoma: Results from a household survey in Sennar State, Sudan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mycetoma is a chronic, progressively destructive disease of subcutaneous tissues and bones caused by certain species of bacteria or fungi. We conducted a cross-sectional community-based study alongside mapping of mycetoma in five administrative units with high mycetoma endemicity in the Eastern Sennar Locality, Sennar State, Sudan.

Methods

A household survey was administered which included questions about the household members, household characteristics, economic activity and history of mycetoma. A clinical examination was conducted on all members of the household. If mycetoma was suspected, an individual questionnaire was completed collecting demographic, clinical and epidemiological data as well as information on the use of health care and associated costs. Geog

SUBMITTER: Hounsome N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9624402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature