Mycetoma: Tackling a Little-Known Tropical Disease
An article published in Asahi Shimbun’s with Planet highlights Nagasaki University’s involvement in research and field activities related to mycetoma.
Mycetoma is a chronic infectious disease mainly found in Africa and Asia, and is classified as one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) due to the limited availability of effective treatments and diagnostic tools.
The article introduces the challenges faced by patients, the difficulties in clinical management, and the international collaborations now underway to develop innovative diagnostics and treatment methods.
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