An infection of the tissues and bones of the foot producing chronic inflammation (mycetoma), occurring in the tropics. It is caused by various filamentous fungi (e.g. Madurella) and certain bacteria of the genera Nocardia and Streptomyces.
Tropical infection of the foot by deeply invasive fungi which cause chronic swelling with pus discharging from multiple sinuses. Antibiotics are of limited value and advanced disease may require amputation of the affected foot.
A local painless lesion — called a mycetoma — of an exposed area, such as bare feet. It consists of swollen infected tissues with sinus tracts and a purulent, grainy discharge. Mycetomas may occur in any body part. They are usually found in adult males who work outside and have poor footwear or inadequate wound care.
Madura foot is an infection of the foot, caused by fungi and/or bacteria, commonly found in tropical or subtropical areas like Central and South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It predominantly affects men between the ages of 20 to 40, often due to outdoor activities.
The infection penetrates the foot via damaged skin. It initially manifests as a nodule or abscess and then expands into a large mass of infected tissue. This tissue develops sinuses, or unusual passages, that release either bloody or pus-filled fluid. This fluid often carries tiny granules, which are pieces of the infectious agents. The infection can eventually affect the bones in the foot.
The treatment includes excising the infected tissue and, in severe cases, amputation. Additionally, antibiotics or antifungal medications are used to eradicate the infection.