The Accuracy of Histopathological and Cytopathological Techniques in the Identification of the Mycetoma Causative Agents.

• Main Authors: Emmanuel Edwar Siddig (Author), Najwa Adam Mhmoud (Author), Sahar Mubarak Bakhiet (Author), Omnia Babekir Abdallah (Author), Salwa Osman Mekki (Author), Nadia I El Dawi (Author), Wendy Van de Sande (Author), Ahmed Hassan Fahal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Mycetoma is a devastating neglected tropical disease, caused by various fungal and bacterial pathogens. Correct diagnosis to the species level is mandatory for proper treatment. In endemic areas, various diagnostic tests and techniques are in use to achieve that, and that includes grain culture, sur...