Cutaneous tuberculosis of the foot clinically mimicking mycetoma: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message In a resource‐limited setting such as Sudan, where diagnostic and surveillance capacities are limited and several dermal diseases with similar clinical presentation are endemic, further precautious must taking into account. Abstract Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is a rare infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Atypical clinical presentations of CTB may resemble other skin neglected diseases. For definitive diagnosis, we require a holistic diagnostic approach including clinical examination and deployment of laboratory investigations including microbial culture, histopathological, and molecular examinations of the proper samples per test. In this communication, we report a case of CTB that was initially misidentified clinically as mycetoma.

The first Helicobacter pylori‐induced Guillain–Barré syndrome in Sudan

“…These strategies include effective vector surveillance and control, vaccinations, and improved diagnostic and surveillance systems. [42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51] In conclusion, this case report indicates the role of H. pylori infection in the development of GBS. While GBS is commonly triggered by different infections, still there is a major gap in knowledge about the role of H. pylori in its development.…”

“…1,13,14 Particularly, due to this similarity it is very common that infections are initially misdiagnosed and treated for the wrong infection. [42][43][44][45] Therefore, it might be useful to explore the feasibility of leveraging the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases, particularly in such complicated settings. 46 Moreover, research is needed to investigate and develop effective prevention and control measures to reduce the spread and burden of H. pylori and the associated manifestations.…”

Rift Valley fever and malaria co‐infection: A case report

“…Therefore, healthcare providers in countries endemic with several causes of febrile illness should pay extra attention during the differential diagnosis and the possibility of co‐infection should be high expected in such settings 3,6,7,31–33 . Recently, there is growing evidence about disease emergence and unusual presentation of endemic diseases 24,33–35 . Alternatively, this difference in the clinical manifestation of RVF infection could be attributed to variation in the virus strains of some clades of viruses are more associated with severe clinical presentations of the disease 36–38 .…”

Unusual manifestation of cystic mycetoma lesions: A case report

“…The atypical manifestation, severe prognosis of infection, and co‐infections are adding more challenge for healthcare providers and the quality of their healthcare 14 – 19 . This atypical presentation of infectious diseases including mycetoma highlights the need for improving the diagnostic capacity particularly in areas endemic with more than one of infectious diseases with overlapping symptoms 6,20,21 . This improvement needs to be at the education and continuous training of healthcare providers as well as the infrastructure and integrating the use of more robust diagnostic tools such as molecular and genomic sequencing in these endemic areas 12 .…”