Estimating the burden of mycetoma in Sudan for the period 1991-2018 using a model-based geostatistical approach.

• Main Authors: Rowa Hassan (Author), Jorge Cano (Author), Claudio Fronterre (Author), Sahar Bakhiet (Author), Ahmed Fahal (Author), Kebede Deribe (Author), Melanie Newport (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Mycetoma is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions favouring arid areas with low humidity and a short rainy season. Sudan is one of the highly endemic countries for mycetoma. Estimating the population at risk and the number of cases is critical for delivering targeted and equitable preventio...