How Do You Get Mycetomas?

Transmission. The bacteria and fungi that cause mycetoma live in soil and water. These germs can enter the body through wounds or other small skin injuries, like a thorn prick.

What causes actinomycetoma?

Mycetoma infection can be caused by fungi or bacteria. When caused by fungi, it is referred to as mycotic mycetoma or eumycetoma. When it is caused by bacteria, it usually involves infection by the actinomycetes group; such cases are called actinomycotic mycetoma or actinomycetoma.

What causes Zygomycosis?

Zygomycosis is any infection caused by fungi in the class Zygomycetes commonly found in soil or decomposing vegetation and animal matter. There are two major orders of Zygomycetes that cause infection in humans — Mucorales and Entomophthorales.