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[Mycetomas with pulmonary dissemination].

O Welsh Lozano, J R López López

    Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pulmonary mycetoma dissemination can be effectively treated. A combination of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and amikacin showed excellent results in severe mycetoma cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Mycetoma is a chronic fungal or bacterial infection.
    • Pulmonary dissemination of mycetoma is rare but serious.
    • Nocardia species are common causative agents.

    Observation:

    • Three cases of pulmonary mycetoma dissemination are presented.
    • Two cases were caused by Nocardia brasiliensis, one by Nocardia asteroides.
    • Dissemination occurred via contiguity in one case and hematogenously in two.

    Findings:

    • The study highlights the treatment sequence for pulmonary mycetoma.
    • An excellent therapeutic outcome was observed with combined sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and intravenous amikacin.
    • This antibiotic combination proved highly effective in managing severe cases.

    Implications:

    • The findings suggest a promising treatment strategy for severe pulmonary mycetoma.
    • Further therapeutic trials with this antibiotic combination are warranted.
    • This approach could improve patient outcomes in disseminated mycetoma.

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