Subcutaneous Mycosis | Mycetoma | Causative Agents, Clinical Features, Diagnosis & Treatment

Описание: Subcutaneous Mycosis – Mycetoma | Causative Agents, Types, Clinical Features, Lab Diagnosis & Treatment | Microbiology Quick Revision

This lecture explains Mycetoma, an important subcutaneous fungal infection, in a clear, structured, and exam-oriented manner for medical students, based on standard MBBS microbiology textbooks.

🔹 Topics covered in this video:
1️⃣ Causative Agents of Mycetoma

Mycetoma is caused by:
True fungi (Eumycetoma)
Actinomycetes (Actinomycetoma)

Common organisms include:
Madurella mycetomatis
Actinomadura
Nocardia
Streptomyces

2️⃣ Types of Mycetoma

📌 Explained in a high-yield table format:

Eumycetoma
Actinomycetoma
(Based on causative agent, grains, treatment response)

3️⃣ Clinical Features

Chronic, progressive swelling
Multiple sinus tracts
Discharge of colored grains\
Commonly affects foot (Madura foot)
Bone involvement in advanced disease

4️⃣ Laboratory Diagnosis

Examination of grain
KOH mount
Gram stain / Modified ZN stain
Fungal culture
Histopathology
Imaging (X-ray, MRI)

5️⃣ Treatment of Mycetoma

Eumycetoma: Long-term antifungals (Itraconazole, Ketoconazole)
Actinomycetoma: Combination antibiotic therapy
Surgical management in advanced cases
Importance of early diagnosis

This video is ideal for:
✔️ MBBS students
✔️ NEET PG, NEXT, USMLE, FMGE
✔️ University theory & viva
✔️ Last-minute microbiology revision

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