Mycetomas: an epidemiological, etiological, clinical, laboratory and therapeutic review
An. bras. dermatol
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93(1): 8-18, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Mycetoma is a chronic suppurative disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by a symptomatic triad tumor, fistulas and grains. It can be caused by fungi (eumycetoma) and bacteria (actinomycetoma), with similar clinical features. Diagnosis is based on the clinical presentation and identification of the etiological agents in the tissue, by mycological/bacteriological, histopathological and immunohistochemical tests. It is important to specify the fungal or bacterial etiology, because the treatments are different. An approach that involves early diagnosis, the use of systemic antibiotics or antifungal agents, including surgical removal of lesions, is the basis for the treatment of these diseases. In this review, the most commonly used diagnostic methods and treatments will be discussed. Also, we will review the history of the disease through epidemiological and etiological aspects.
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Main subject:
Mycetoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Brasilia/BR
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