Eumycetoma pedis due to Exophiala jeanselmei

M. Capoor, G. Khanna, D. Nair, A. Hasan, Rajni, M. Deb, P. Aggarwal

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Abstract

A case of eumycetoma of foot in an 8-year old male child was clinically diagnosed as chronic osteomyelitis and was microbiologically confirmed as eumycetoma. The case is being reported for its uncommon clinical presentation and etiological agent, Exophiala jeanselmei. The patient recovered completely after treatment with ketoconazole.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)155-157
Number of pages3
JournalIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Black-grain
  • Eumycetoma
  • Exophiala jeanselmei

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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