“Mycetoma” means a fungal tumor. Mycetoma is a chronic, granulomatous, subcutaneous
tissue infection caused by both bacteria (actinomycetoma) and fungi (eumycetoma). This …

Abstract The American Society of Dermatopathology has established an Appropriate Use
Criteria (AUC) Committee with the intention of establishing evidence‐based …

Tryptophol (TOH), a fungal quorum-sensing molecule, that possesses anti-fungal activities
for controlling the growth of human pathogenic fungi. In the present study, we developed …

The deep mycoses are uncommon in our setting. These fungal infections occur mainly in
immunosuppressed patients or in tropical climates, and include subcutaneous infections …

Las micosis profundas son infecciones poco frecuentes en nuestro medio. Se presentan
principalmente en pacientes inmunodeprimidos o en regiones de climas tropicales, que …

Background: Deep mycoses are serious fungal diseases commonly associated with the
immunocompromised but can also present in the immunocompetent following severe …

Atypical mycobacteria comprise an uncommon heterogenous non‐tuberculous group of acid‐
fast bacteria that rarely involve skin. The pattern of atypical mycobacterial cutaneous …

Objectives: Summarize the epidemiology of eumycetoma. Review the risk factors for
developing a eumycetoma. Explain the common physical exam findings associated with …

Background Deep mycoses and pseudomycoses (DMP) may cause significant disability and
even death; however, the reports regarding these diseases, mainly affecting the foot, are …

Fungal infections or mycoses can cause a wide range of diseases in humans and animals.
Common fungal skin infections are caused by dermatophytes (dermatophytoses) or yeasts …