Mycetoma — MCQs

A farmer presents with a subcutaneous wound on his foot with discharge. Microscopy of a white granule from the wound shows Gram-positive filamentous rods. What is the most likely organism?

A patient presents with sinus tracts on the foot, and a smear reveals filamentous organisms.

A farmer has an ulcer on leg with indurated margin and multiple sinuses with discharging granules. The likely diagnosis is -

A patient presents with lesions on the axilla, groin, and trunk. The lesions are characterized by central clearing and a surrounding papulovesicular margin that progressively increases at the borders. Which of the following investigations would be preferred?

Scutula is classically seen in which of the following conditions?

A 24-year-old man presents with multiple small hypopigmented macules around hair follicles on the upper chest and back. Scratching of the lesions with a glass slide reveals fine scaling. What is the investigation of choice for diagnosing this condition?

A 19-year-old man develops a rash in the groin area. On examination, it is a large, well-demarcated area of tan-brown discoloration around his left inguinal area. There is some scaling of the lesion when brushed with a tongue depressor. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?

What is the recommended treatment for tinea unguium?

Candidal infection is not seen in which of the following conditions?

A 19-year-old man develops a rash in the groin area. On examination, it is a large well-demarcated area of tan-brown discoloration around his left inguinal area. There is some scaling of the lesion when brushed with a tongue depressor. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?