I nitially described from India as Madura foot, mycetoma is a debilitating illness endemic to regions in the tropical and subtropical zone (mycetoma belt). Treatment is prolonged and complicated due to the diverse etiology. Mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous infection caused by fungi or filamentous higher bacteria resulting in granulomatous inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The triad of symptoms that characterise a mycetoma includes Chronic tumefaction or progressive swelling of the affected tissue. Chronic tumefaction or progressive swelling of the affected tissue.Multiple draining sinuses.
Multiple draining sinuses.Presence of granules in the discharge. Presence of granules in the discharge. Classification Mycetoma is categorised according to the etiological agents. Eumycotic mycetoma is caused by fungal agents like Madurella mycetomatis. Actinomycotic mycetoma is…
