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Eumycetoma

Clinics in Dermatology, 2012
Eumycetoma is caused by different fungi. Madurella mycetomatis, Madurella grisae, and Scedosporium apiospermum are the most common causative agents. This disease is more frequent on the lower extremities but can also be present in other areas. The diagnosis is made by direct microscopic examination and histologic study, which should show hyphae and ...
Roberto, Estrada, Guadalupe, Chávez-López, Guadalupe, Estrada-Chávez, Rubén, López-Martínez, Oliverio, Welsh   +4 more
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Using (1,3)‐β‐D‐glucan concentrations in serum to monitor the response of azole therapy in patients with eumycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomatis

Mycoses
Abstract Introduction (1,3)‐β‐D‐glucan is a panfungal biomarker secreted by many fungi, including Madurella mycetomatis, the main causative agent of eumycetoma. Previously we demonstrated that (1,3)‐β‐D‐glucan was present in serum of patients with eumycetoma.
Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Borna Nyaoke, Bertrand Nyuykonge   +2 more
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Eumycetoma

2015
Mycetoma refers to a chronic subcutaneous granulomatous infection found predominantly in India, South America, and Africa. It is characterized by subcutaneous nodules, draining sinuses, and grains. It usually involves the feet and may result in disfigurement.
Ncoza C. Dlova, Anisa Mosam, Antoinette Chateau   +2 more
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Two dose levels of once-weekly fosravuconazole versus daily itraconazole in combination with surgery in patients with eumycetoma in Sudan: a randomised, double-blind, phase 2, proof-of-concept superiority trial.

Lancet. Infectious Diseases (Print)
BACKGROUND Eumycetoma is an implantation mycosis characterised by a large subcutaneous mass in the extremities commonly caused by the fungus Madurella mycetomatis. Despite the long duration of treatment, commonly a minimum of 12 months, treatment failure
A. Fahal, E. Ahmed, S. Bakhiet, Osama El Hadi Bakhiet, L. Fahal, A. Mohamed, El Semani Widaa Mohamedelamin, M. E. Bahar, H. Y. Attalla, E. Siddig, N. Mhmoud, A. M. Musa, W. V. D. van de Sande, Bruno Scherrer, Peelen Oyieko, T. Egondi, Kevin O Onyango, Katsura Hata, Wan-Yu Chu, T. Dorlo, R. Brüggemann, B. Nyaoke, Nathalie Strub-Wourgaft, Eduard E Zijlstra   +23 more
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Eumycetoma

2003
Abstract Mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous infection that develops after one of the multiple etiologic microorganisms is inoculated into a site of skin trauma. Although mycetoma is primarily a subcutaneous disease, it can involve bone and lymph nodes by contiguous spread. Mycetoma show three clinical characteristics: tumor, sinuses, and
Beatriz Bustamante, pablo E Campos
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An updated list of eumycetoma causative agents and their differences in grain formation and treatment response

Clinical Microbiology Reviews
SUMMARY In 2023, the World Health Organization designated eumycetoma causative agents as high-priority pathogens on its list of fungal priority pathogens.
W. V. D. van de Sande, A. Fahal
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The urgent need for developing and implementing a multisectoral One Health strategy for the surveillance, prevention, and control of eumycetoma

IJID One Health
Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed
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Paecilomyces lilacinuseumycetoma

International Journal of Dermatology, 2009
AbstractEumycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and bone caused by true fungi. Most commonly, it affects the foot or hand. Fungi commonly reported to cause eumycetoma areMadurella mycetomatis,Madurella grisea,Phialophora jeanselmei,Cephalosporium recifei, etc. There have been several previous reports of
Hendrick M, Motswaledi, Keneiloe, Mathekga, Pyu Pyu, Sein, Dick L, Nemutavhanani   +3 more
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Pale grain eumycetomas in Madras

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1995
SUMMARYBiopsy specimens from 211 cases of mycetoma were examined histologically. Pale grain eumycetoma was found in seven cases. Four of these were studied mycologically, Acremonium kiliense was isolated from two and Acremonium falciforme and Pseudallescheria boydii from one case each. The geographic distribution of these organisms, and their incidence
P V, Venugopal, T V, Venugopal
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Eumycetoma and disseminated phaeohyphomycosis in a Sumatran tiger

Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2021
A 16-y-old female Sumatran tiger ( Panthera tigris sumatrae) was evaluated for hyporexia. Examination revealed chronic kidney disease and a large subcutaneous axillary mass with draining tracts that contained numerous small black grains. Histologic examination revealed the presence of intralesional fungal hyphae.
Amanda R. Schaff, Sylvia Ferguson, Kristen Phair, Rachel Ferris, Alexandra Goe   +4 more
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