Abstract

Mycetoma is a chronic infection, frequently seen in tropical and sub-tropical countries and is considered as an occupational disease. Nocardia species though it can infect immunocompetent individuals, it most commonly affects immunocompromised patients. A 50-year-old male, farmer presented to our hospital with serosanguineous discharging swelling over the dorsum of right foot. We have isolated Nocardia asteroides from the tissue sample. Speciation of this isolate was carried out based on phenotypic methods. Hereby we report a case of Actinomycetes Mycetoma in an immunocompetent individual.

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Authors

Hogade S, Metgud SC, Swoorooparani

Institution

Department of Microbiology, J. N. Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.

Source

Journal of laboratory physicians 3:1 2011 Jan pg 43-5

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

21701663