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Mycetoma
Medical Questions » Mycetoma
| Name: Mycetoma |
| Also known as: Madura Foot |
| Fungal infection of the foot. |
Causes of Mycetoma
Numerous different fungi that are normally found in the soil enter minor skin wounds on the feet of people in tropical areas who go about barefoot. |
Symptoms of Mycetoma
Firm, painless lumps under the skin of the foot that eventually break down into persistent discharging sores. The surrounding skin becomes very thickened. |
Tests for Mycetoma
Swabs from the sores identify the responsible fungi. |
Treatment for Mycetoma
Antifungal medications for a long time, and sometimes surgery to cut away affected tissue.
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Complications of Mycetoma of its treatment
May spread into the bones of the foot causing deformity. |
Likely Outcome of Mycetoma
Cured by treatment early in the disease, but long lasting cases may be very resistant to treatment. |
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