Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report
Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous subcutaneous infection caused by either true fungi (eumycetoma) or filamentous anaerobic bacteria (actinomycetoma). Herein, we report a case of mycetoma foot due to a rare opportunistic fungus in a male farmer. He presented with swelling and sinuses discharging pu...
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| author | Vasudha A Belgaumkar Ravindranath Brahmadeo Chavan Vijay Vidyadhar Raut Pallavi Prataprao Patil |
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| description | Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous subcutaneous infection caused by either true fungi (eumycetoma) or filamentous anaerobic bacteria (actinomycetoma). Herein, we report a case of mycetoma foot due to a rare opportunistic fungus in a male farmer. He presented with swelling and sinuses discharging pus and bloodstained black granules on the right foot for 6 years. A final diagnosis of eumycetoma (caused by Alternaria alternata) with bone involvement in immunocompetent patient was confirmed on the basis of histopathology and culture. Opportunistic fungi most commonly cause infection in immunocompromised hosts. Although mycetoma caused by opportunistic and saprophytic fungi responds relatively well to systemic antifungal treatment, few cases such as ours might require amputation. Clinically, it is difficult to comprehend the exact etiological agent. Proper diagnosis and radiological investigation are necessary for the precise identification of the etiological agent and extent of spread which in turn dictate choice of treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-59879ab8816a4a44a4c1cdde40ef98e22022-12-21T20:00:28ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsClinical Dermatology Review2542-551X2542-55282020-01-014218218510.4103/CDR.CDR_26_19Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case reportVasudha A BelgaumkarRavindranath Brahmadeo ChavanVijay Vidyadhar RautPallavi Prataprao PatilMycetoma is a chronic granulomatous subcutaneous infection caused by either true fungi (eumycetoma) or filamentous anaerobic bacteria (actinomycetoma). Herein, we report a case of mycetoma foot due to a rare opportunistic fungus in a male farmer. He presented with swelling and sinuses discharging pus and bloodstained black granules on the right foot for 6 years. A final diagnosis of eumycetoma (caused by Alternaria alternata) with bone involvement in immunocompetent patient was confirmed on the basis of histopathology and culture. Opportunistic fungi most commonly cause infection in immunocompromised hosts. Although mycetoma caused by opportunistic and saprophytic fungi responds relatively well to systemic antifungal treatment, few cases such as ours might require amputation. Clinically, it is difficult to comprehend the exact etiological agent. Proper diagnosis and radiological investigation are necessary for the precise identification of the etiological agent and extent of spread which in turn dictate choice of treatment.http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2020;volume=4;issue=2;spage=182;epage=185;aulast=Belgaumkaractinomycosisalternariaeumycetomamycetoma |
| spellingShingle | Vasudha A Belgaumkar Ravindranath Brahmadeo Chavan Vijay Vidyadhar Raut Pallavi Prataprao Patil Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report Clinical Dermatology Review actinomycosis alternaria eumycetoma mycetoma |
| title | Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report |
| title_full | Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report |
| title_fullStr | Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report |
| title_short | Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report |
| title_sort | eumycetoma caused by alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host a rare case report |
| topic | actinomycosis alternaria eumycetoma mycetoma |
| url | http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2020;volume=4;issue=2;spage=182;epage=185;aulast=Belgaumkar |
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