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
Article
Dans Anglais
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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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Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Mycétome
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Etude d'étiologie
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Étude pronostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2018
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
University of Brasilia/BR
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