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Case report: Mycetoma caused by Gordonia soli
João César Beenke França1, Bruno Hassunuma Carneiro1, Regielly Caroline Raimundo Cognialli1
1Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|October 4, 2023
Summary
This study reports the first case of mycetoma caused by Gordonia soli bacteria, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and management of this neglected tropical disease.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease, causes significant morbidity and can be caused by fungi or bacteria.
- Gordonia species are gram-positive bacteria known to cause mycetoma.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old patient presented with actinomycetoma, initially misidentified as Nocardia spp.
- The etiological agent was identified as Gordonia soli.
Findings:
- This case represents the first documented instance of mycetoma caused by Gordonia soli.
- Comprehensive literature searches confirmed the novelty of this finding.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical importance of precise microbiological diagnosis in mycetoma cases.
- Underscores the complexities and challenges associated with managing mycetoma effectively.
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