title: Mycetoma.
abstract: Mycetoma is the most common deep mycosis in humans. It is a chronic, progressive, and destructive disease primarily caused by actinomycetes (98%). Mycetoma involves the skin and soft tissues, often bone, and occasionally the central nervous system, lungs, and other internal organs. It is found mainly in men working in the fields of countries located in tropical areas. Management with chemotherapy (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, sulfonamides, amikacin, and others) is mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, MexicoCity.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magaña
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magaña-García
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000473:pathology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005121:Extremities / Q000382:microbiology; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008271:Mycetoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history / Q000382:microbiology; D010521:Periosteum; D012737:Sex Factors; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014329:Tropical Climate / Q000009:adverse effects; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D013449:Sulfonamides