mycetoma
Mycetoma is a chronic infection in the skin caused by either bacteria (actinomycetoma) or fungi (eumycetoma), typically resulting in a triad of painless firm skin lumps, the formation of weeping sinuses, and a discharge that contains grains. 80% occur in feet.
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- Mycetoma
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- Medical condition.specialty
- Infectious diseases
- Medical condition.symptoms
- Triad: painless firm skin lump, multiple weeping sinuses, grainy discharge
- Medical condition.onset
- Slowly progressive
- Medical condition.types
- Actinomycetoma (bacterial) Eumycetoma (fungal)
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- Medical condition.diagnosis
- Ultrasound, fine needle aspiration
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Mycetoma is a chronic infection in the skin caused by either bacteria (actinomycetoma) or fungi (eumycetoma), typically resulting in a triad of painless firm skin lumps, the formation of weeping sinuses, and a discharge that contains grains. 80% occur in feet.
Most eumycetoma is caused by M. mycetomatis, whereas most actinomycetoma is caused by N. brasiliensis, S. somaliensis, A. madurae, and Actinomadura pelletieri. People who develop mycetoma likely have a weakened immune system. It can take between 3 months to 50 years from the time of infection to first seeking healthcare advice.