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What is the most effective treatment for mycetoma?
What is the most effective treatment for mycetoma?
- Flucytosine
- Amphotericin B
- Caspofungin
- Itraconazole (correct)
What is the main route of infection for mycetoma?
What is the main route of infection for mycetoma?
- Through vector borne transmission
- Through airborne spores
- Through contaminated food and water
- Through open wounds or skin trauma (correct)
What is a characteristic of advanced mycetoma infections?
What is a characteristic of advanced mycetoma infections?
- Complete absence of symptoms
- Discharge of thin, clear fluids
- Formation of a mass of cystic areas (correct)
- Appearance of redness and inflammation
What is the purpose of limb amputation in advanced cases of mycetoma?
What is the purpose of limb amputation in advanced cases of mycetoma?
What is the characteristic feature of the initial lesion of mycetoma?
What is the characteristic feature of the initial lesion of mycetoma?
What is the common complication of mycetoma?
What is the common complication of mycetoma?
What is the duration of treatment for mycetoma?
What is the duration of treatment for mycetoma?
What is the result of neglected treatment of mycetoma?
What is the result of neglected treatment of mycetoma?
What is the geographical distribution of mycetoma?
What is the geographical distribution of mycetoma?
What is the type of mycetoma that is most common in Africa?
What is the type of mycetoma that is most common in Africa?
What is the purpose of surgical debridement in the treatment of mycetoma?
What is the purpose of surgical debridement in the treatment of mycetoma?
What is the route of infection for systemic mycoses?
What is the route of infection for systemic mycoses?
What type of agents are effective against dermatophyte infections?
What type of agents are effective against dermatophyte infections?
How long does oral griseofulvin treatment typically last for scalp and nail infections?
How long does oral griseofulvin treatment typically last for scalp and nail infections?
What is the causative agent of Sporotrichosis?
What is the causative agent of Sporotrichosis?
What is the mode of transmission of Sporothrix schenckii?
What is the mode of transmission of Sporothrix schenckii?
What is the characteristic of Chromoblastomycosis caused by Cladosporium?
What is the characteristic of Chromoblastomycosis caused by Cladosporium?
What is the treatment of choice for Sporotrichosis?
What is the treatment of choice for Sporotrichosis?
