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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-3 | Issue-03
A Case Report of Eumycetoma: Emphasizing the Need for Early Diagnosis and Appropriate Management
P. Thilakavathy, G. S. Vijaykumar, Anand B Janagond, G. Vithiya, K. Yegumuthu
Published: March 30, 2015 | 152 108
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2015.v03i03.014
Pages: 225-227
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Abstract
Mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous infection, caused by bacterial actinomycetes or by fungi. It is a neglected disease in our country. The diagnosis is based on clinical findings, histopathological study and microbiological analysis. The treatment depends on the causative organisms, for actinomycetoma it is a long term antibiotics combination whereas for Eumycetoma it is combined antifungals drugs and surgical excision.