Mycetoma revisited
Mycetoma or ‘Madura foot’ is a chronic infection of skin and subcutaneous tissues, fascia and bone. It may be caused by true fungi (eumycetoma) or by filamentous bacteria (actinomycetoma). The lesions are composed of suppurating abscesses and draining sinuses with the presence of grains which are ch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Our Dermatology Online
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Nasza Dermatologia Online |
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| Online Access: | http://odermatol.like.pl/upload/file/10_%20Mycetoma%20Revisited.pdf |
| Summary: | Mycetoma or ‘Madura foot’ is a chronic infection of skin and subcutaneous tissues, fascia and bone. It may be caused by true fungi (eumycetoma) or by filamentous bacteria (actinomycetoma). The lesions are composed of suppurating abscesses and draining sinuses with the presence of grains which are characteristic of the etiologic agents. The introduction of new broad spectrum antimicrobials and antifungals offers the hope of improved drug efficacy. This article discusses the historical aspects, epidemiology, clinical findings, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of mycetoma. |
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| ISSN: | 2081-9390 |