Mycetoma, is a general name for two types of diseases, Actinomycetoma that is caused by bacteria, and Eumycetoma that is coused by fungi. both of the diseases look the same. Mycetoma, is in the equatorial regions of Africa, Latin America, and Asia known as the mycetoma belt. mycetoma, is more common in men then in women and is mostly in pepole who work with soil and water. mycetoma, can cause many physical disabilities. mycetoma is usualy when the skin tissues are broken and exposed to soil or water, these germs can enter through wounds or other small skin injuries, like a thorn prick.