Pseudoallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum), cause of mycotic granulomatous osteomyelitis: Case diagnosis [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2005 Fungal bone infections constitute about 0.1-0.2% of all osteomyelitis cases. The disease, mycetoma pedis, most often affects the feet and is also known as madura foot.
Sopta Jelena +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Genome sequence of Madurella mycetomatis mm55, isolated from a human mycetoma case in Sudan [PDF]
, 2016 We present the first genome sequence for a strain of the main mycetoma causative agent, Madurella mycetomatis. This 36.7-Mb genome sequence will offer new insights into the pathogenesis of mycetoma, and it will contribute to the development of better ...
Belkum, A.F. (Alex) van +6 more
core +1 more source
Mycetoma: Development of Diagnosis and Treatment
Journal of Fungi, 2022 Mycetoma describes a heterogeneous group of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections caused by either fungi (eumycetomas) or bacteria (actinomycetomas). It is characterized by a triad of clinical symptoms: painless subcutaneous tumor-like swelling, multiple
Xingpei Hao +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Indigenous case of mycetoma by Actinomadura madurae in Paraná (Entre Ríos, Argentina): case report and literature review of the argentinian casuistry [PDF]
, 2014 El micetoma es una infección granulomatosa crónica que involucra tejidos cutáneos, subcutáneos y eventualmente músculo y hueso. Puede ser causada por bacterias Gram positivas filamentosas (actinomicetomas) o por hongos (eumicetomas).
Acosta, A. +9 more
core +1 more source
Host genetic susceptibility to mycetoma.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020 Mycetoma is one of the badly neglected tropical diseases, characterised by subcutaneous painless swelling, multiple sinuses, and discharge containing aggregates of the infecting organism known as grains. Risk factors conferring susceptibility to mycetoma
Rayan S Ali +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Unusual manifestation of cystic mycetoma lesions: A case report
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message This case presents an atypical cystic presentation of mycetoma without sinuses or discharge. Awareness of these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention, highlighting the need for healthcare professionals ...
Alaa Tajeldeen Habeeb Abdallah +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Sustained neutrophil infiltration and bacterial grain morphology underlie chronic mycetoma pathology in a murine model. [PDF]
Iran J Basic Med SciRuiz-de la Cruz ML +4 more
europepmc +3 more sources
, 2000 Fungal infections in both their invasive and non-invasive forms can prove difficult to diagnose. The often characteristic appearances on imaging are of great assistance.
Howard, D, Lloyd, G, Lund, VJ, Savy, L
core +1 more source
Case report: Mycetoma caused by Gordonia soli
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2023 Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease caused by fungi (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma), with high morbidity. Gordonia spp. are gram-positive bacteria that have previously been reported to cause mycetoma.
João César Beenke França +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Long-term outcome after tricuspid valvectomy in a neonate with Candida endocarditis : a case report [PDF]
, 2019 Tricuspid valvectomy is a rare surgical intervention, and knowledge regarding long-term outcome in children is lacking. We report a favourable outcome 11 years after tricuspid valvectomy in early infancy without subsequent surgery or other cardiac ...
Bogers, Ad JJC +2 more
core +1 more source