Eumycetoma versus actinomycetoma: Diagnosis on cytology
Eumycetoma is a chronic cutaneous and subcutaneous infection caused by various genera of fungi producing specific colored granules known as grains. A 45-year-old farmer presented clinically with a left foot mass with multiple discharging sinuses existing for last 3 years. Clinical and radiological findings suggested a diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis
Afroz Nishat +3 more
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A diagnostic challenge of tongue botryomycosis miming mycetoma—A case report
Botryomycosis, an infrequent bacterial infection, was unexpectedly identified as the aetiology behind the patient's tongue lesion. Botryomycosis mimics mycetoma clinically, which is common among infectious diseases. Therefore, healthcare providers should be more exhaustive during the differential diagnosis.
Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed
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Development and validation of a resazurin assay for in vitro susceptibility testing of Actinomadura madurae: a common causative agent of actinomycetoma [PDF]
Shereen O. Abd Algaffar +3 more
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Actinomycosis may be presented in unusual organs: A report of two cases [PDF]
Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous suppurative disease characterized by direct extension to the contagious tissue with the formation of multiple drainage sinus tracts through which tiny colonies of organisms called sulfur granules are discharged ...
Golsha, R. +5 more
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A study of case management challenge for black grain eumycetoma during the ongoing war in Sudan
Key Clinical Message This case highlights the significant challenges in the diagnosis and management of eumycetoma, particularly in regions like Sudan, where socioeconomic factors and ongoing conflict severely impact patient care. Delayed diagnosis and inadequate access to effective treatment can lead to poor adherence to prescribed therapies ...
Emmanuel Edwar Siddig +2 more
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Mycetoma in Atypical Sites: A Case Series from Eastern India [PDF]
Mycetoma, a slowly progressive, chronic granulomatous infectious disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, is highly endemic in India. The triad of tumefaction, multiple draining sinuses, and grains in discharge clearly defines the disease ...
Sameeha Mandal +4 more
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Estudio de la formación de las células espumosas en el actinomicetoma experimental [PDF]
El presente artículo está basado en la investigación “Estudio de la formación de las células espumosas en el actinomicetoma experimental inducido por Nocardia brasiliensis”, galardonada con el Premio de Investigación UANL 2013, en la categoría de ...
Meester, Irene +2 more
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Recurrent Scedosporium apiospermum mycetoma successfully treated by surgical excision and terbinafine treatment: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Background: Scedosporium apiospermum is an emerging opportunistic filamentous fungus, which is notorious for its high levels of antifungal ‑resistance.
A Harun +45 more
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Actinomycetoma-recurrence after amputation
Actinomycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection of the subcutaneous tissue caused by fungus-like bacteria, that is, Nocardia sp, Actinomyces sp. This infection is common in tropical countries like India, though the disease is worldwide in distribution.
Rajdeep Saha, Kalidas Rit
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Linezolid: a safer and effective substitute to aminoglycoside in the treatment of actinomycetoma by Nocardia species [PDF]
Namrata Chhabra +2 more
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