Actinomycetoma: an update on diagnosis and treatment

Cutis. 2017 Feb;99(2):E11-E15.

Abstract

Mycetoma is a chronic infection that develops after traumatic inoculation of the skin with either true fungi or aerobic actinomycetes. The resultant infections are known as eumycetoma or actinomycetoma, respectively. Although actinomycetoma is rare in developed countries, migration of patients from endemic areas makes knowledge of this condition crucial for dermatologists worldwide. We present a review of the current concepts in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of actinomycetoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Actinobacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dermatology
  • Humans
  • Mycetoma / diagnosis
  • Mycetoma / epidemiology
  • Mycetoma / therapy*
  • Skin / microbiology*
  • Skin / pathology