01322nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260004600042653001900088653001500107653001500122653001300137100001100150700001300161700001200174700001300186700001100199245009200210856013200302300000800434520062500442022002501067       2025                            d  bOvid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)10aActinomycetoma10aEumycetoma10aMonitoring10aMycetoma1 aGarg S1 aGowda SK1 aRout AN1 aSirka CS1 aSemy V00aBedside Monitoring of Mycetoma: A Neglected Undertaking in a Neglected Tropical Disease  uhttps://journals.lww.com/ijd/_layouts/15/oaks.journals/downloadpdf.aspx?trckng_src_pg=ArticleViewer&an=00076423-990000000-00202  a1-33 a<p>Mycetoma is a prevalent yet neglected tropical disease, particularly in eastern India, where its diagnosis remains challenging due to the low sensitivity of histopathology and culture tests. This manuscript highlights bedside monitoring techniques that aid in assessing therapeutic response, including lesion mapping, girth measurement, sinus count, grain assessment, range of motion evaluation, modified visual analogue scale, and patient-reported outcomes. These methods provide valuable insights for clinicians managing mycetoma, facilitating early detection of treatment response and improving patient care.</p>
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