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Recognising this need, the present study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of medical and health students in Sudan regarding mycetoma.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 547 students from various medical and health-related faculties across Sudan. A structured questionnaire assessed participants\u2019 awareness, knowledge (epidemiology, causative agents, clinical features, diagnosis, and management), and practical experiences related to mycetoma. The levels of knowledge and practice were categorised as good, moderate, or low. Associations between academic level, faculty type, and performance were analysed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A majority of students (80.6%) had heard of mycetoma, indicating a generally high level of awareness. However, only 26.3% demonstrated good knowledge, while 34.6% had moderate and 39.1% had low knowledge. Practical competencies were also limited, with 17.4% showing good practice, 22.7% moderate, and 60% low practice. Senior students and those enrolled in medical faculties exhibited better knowledge and practices compared to junior students. Notably, discrepancies between theoretical knowledge and actual practice were evident, suggesting that current training methods may not sufficiently prepare students for real-world management of mycetoma. Limited clinical exposure, insufficient community-based training, and inadequate emphasis on practical skills were identified as key contributing factors.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This study highlights critical gaps in both knowledge and practical skills related to mycetoma among Sudanese medical and health students. 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