Eumycetoma

Definition:

Mycetoma is an infectious disease of skin and subcutaneous tissue. It can be caused by either bacteria (actinomycetoma [DS:H01451]) or fungi (eumycetoma). It is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. Madurella mycetomatis, Madurella grisae, and Scedosporium apiospermum are the most common causative agents. The primary niche of these microorganisms is suggested to be the soil. The infection is thought to start subcutaneously after traumatic inoculation of these microorganisms.

References:

[1]. Abdalla O A Ahmed, et al. Mycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomatis: a neglected infectious burden. Lancet Infect Dis. 2004 Sep;4(9):566-74. [Content Brief]

[2]. Eduard E Zijlstra, et al. Mycetoma: a unique neglected tropical disease. Lancet Infect Dis. 2016 Jan;16(1):100-112. [Content Brief]

[3]. Roberto Estrada, et al. Eumycetoma. Clin Dermatol. 2012 Jul-Aug;30(4):389-96. [Content Brief]

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