Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia.
Auburn University, Auburn, USA.
Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2023 Sep;22(3):616-619. doi: 10.1177/15347346211030753. Epub 2021 Jul 5.
Madura foot is a chronic, progressively destructive bacterial or fungal infection of the subcutaneous tissues, which may affect skin, muscle, and bone. It is endemic in tropical and subtropical areas known as the "Mycetoma belt" between latitude 30°N and 15°S. Mycetoma is prevalent in the poor population living in remote areas of developing countries that lack proper reporting system and management. The World Health Organization recognized mycetoma as a neglected tropical disease back in 2016. Though the diagnosis is challenging, early detection and proper treatment can reduce morbidity and provide a promising outcome. We report a case of chronic painless, multiple papulo-nodular skin lesions at the foot that resembles mycetoma infection which was detected early and recovered with a satisfactory outcome with proper treatment.
马杜拉足是一种慢性、进行性破坏性的皮下组织细菌或真菌感染,可能影响皮肤、肌肉和骨骼。它流行于被称为“真菌病带”的热带和亚热带地区,其纬度在北纬 30°和南纬 15°之间。真菌病在生活在发展中国家偏远地区的贫困人口中很普遍,这些地区缺乏适当的报告系统和管理。世界卫生组织早在 2016 年就将真菌病确认为被忽视的热带病。虽然诊断具有挑战性,但早期发现和适当的治疗可以降低发病率并提供有希望的结果。我们报告了一例足部慢性无痛性多发性丘疹性皮肤病变,类似于真菌病感染,早期发现并通过适当的治疗获得了满意的恢复。