A localized infection of the tissues of the skin, muscles, and bone. Mycetoma appears as a swelling and distortion of the affected body part that progresses to an oozing abscess. Usually caused by fungi, it may be treated with antifungal medication, often in combination with surgery to remove the lesion. Treatment with ketoconazole over a long period of time has proven successful. Mycetoma is diagnosed by detecting the fungi via a microscopic examination of pus, secretions, or tissue taken from a lesion.
A syndrome caused by a variety of aerobic actinomycetes and fungi. It is characterized by swelling and suppuration of subcutaneous tissues and formation of sinus tracts, with granules present in the pus draining from the tracts. These tracts usually appear on the lower body.
A rare tropical infection that impacts the skin and bones is mycetoma. This condition is brought about by fungi or bacteria known as actinomycetes. Typically, it emerges on a single limb, leading to the development of a firm swelling and a discharge of pus. Infections caused by actinomycetes are managed through the use of antibiotic medications. In cases of fungal infections, surgical removal of the affected tissue might be required.