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What is the definition of Mycetoma?
Mycetoma is a chronic infection that is caused by fungi or actinomycetes (bacteria that produce filaments, like fungi). Eventually, affected people experience massive swelling and hardening of the affected area; skin rupture; and formation of sinus tracts (holes) that discharge pus and grains filled with organisms. Some affected people have no discomfort while others report itching and/or pain. Mycetoma is rare in the United States, but is commonly diagnosed in Africa, Mexico and India. In these countries, it occurs most frequently in farmers, shepherds, and people living in rural areas. Frequent exposure to penetrating wounds by thorns or splinters is a risk factor.
What are the alternative names for Mycetoma?
  • Mycetoma
  • Madura foot
Who are the top Mycetoma Local Doctors?
Elite in Mycetoma
Lucio Cabrera-Vera
Elite in Mycetoma
Lucio Cabrera-Vera
Monterrey, NLE, MX 

Lucio Cabrera-Vera practices in Monterrey, Mexico. Mr. Cabrera-Vera and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mycetoma. His top areas of expertise are Mycetoma, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Nocardiosis, and Leprosy.

Elite in Mycetoma
Jorge Candiani-Ocampo
Elite in Mycetoma
Jorge Candiani-Ocampo
Hospital Universitario Dr. José E. Gonzalez, 
Monterrey, NLE, MX 

Jorge Candiani-Ocampo practices in Monterrey, Mexico. Mr. Candiani-Ocampo and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mycetoma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Nocardiosis, Mycetoma, and Melasma.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Mycetoma
Mario C. Carmona-Salinas
Elite in Mycetoma
Mario C. Carmona-Salinas
C.p, 
Monterrey, NLE, MX 

Mario Carmona-Salinas practices in Monterrey, Mexico. Mr. Carmona-Salinas and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mycetoma. His top areas of expertise are Mycetoma, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Nocardiosis, and Infectious Arthritis.

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What are the latest Mycetoma Clinical Trials?
Estimating the Burden of Mycetoma: A Retrospective Analysis of Hospital Records
Estimating the Burden of Mycetoma: A Retrospective Analysis of Hospital Records
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: The goal of this retrospective observational study is to describe mycetoma cases detected in health care facilities in India and Senegal in a 10-year period. The main objectives are to: * Determine the number of mycetoma cases diagnosed per year and trends over time. * Describe characteristics of diagnosed mycetoma cases. 1. Describe demographic characteristics of patients with mycetoma. 2. Descri...

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Diagnostics of Mycotic Sinusitis in Patients With Unilateral Obfuscation of the Paranasal Sinus and Patients With Uni-lateral Discharge From the Nasal Cavity
Diagnostics of Mycotic Sinusitis in Patients With Unilateral Obfuscation of the Paranasal Sinus and Patients With Uni-lateral Discharge From the Nasal Cavity
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 27, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Mycotic sinusitis is a rare inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses. In recent years, its occurrence is increasing. Due to this situation, mycotic sinusitis is gaining importance, even though most cases of mycotic sinusitis are limited on paranasal sinuses. Non-invasive forms of mycotic sinusitis are divided into mycetoma and allergic mycotic sinusitis. Mycetoma (fungus ball) usually affects...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center