Eumycetoma caused by Alternaria alternata in an immunocompetent host: A rare case report

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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Main Authors: Vasudha A Belgaumkar, Ravindranath Brahmadeo Chavan, Vijay Vidyadhar Raut, Pallavi Prataprao Patil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Clinical Dermatology Review
Subjects:
actinomycosis
alternaria
eumycetoma
mycetoma
Online Access: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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