A Rare Case Report on Madura Foot

Abstract

Mycetoma is a chronic infectious disease of the subcutaneous tissue. It is new designated by World Health Organization (WH0) which is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. 1 Mycetoma can be caused by a large variety of microorganisms. The infection caused by tramautic inoculation of a (Eumycetoma) Fungi or a (Actinomycetoma) bacterium. 2 It is a disorder of subcutaneous tissue, skin and bones, mainly of feet, characterized by a traid of localized swelling underlying sinus tracts and production of granules. 3 Treatment of disease depends on the etiology of the causative agent. 2 Since the treatment of two etiologies is entirely different, A definite diagnosis after histopathological and microbiological examination is necessary, Serological test exists but is not so reliable. 3 The treatment has been surgical debridment or amputation. Noninvasive management with long term antimicrobials has been successfully reported.