Eumycetoma Pedis Due to Madurella mycetomatis in Indonesian Farmer: A Case Report
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Mycetoma is a chronic, localized cutaneous inflammatory disease originating from fungi (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma) infection. The most common cause of eumycetoma black grain producing fungus, Madurella mycetoma. CASE PRESENTATION: We present case pedis in middle-aged woman with successful resolution after receiving the combination surgical debridement, systemic itraconazole, and topical antifungals therapy. CONCLUSION: This report highlights importance prompt diagnostic procedure to identify causative agent mycetoma at an early stage followed by integrated management care that combines therapy intervention.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1857-9655']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.8630