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prednisolone and Mycetoma

prednisolone has been researched along with Mycetoma in 3 studies

Prednisolone: A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.
prednisolone : A glucocorticoid that is prednisone in which the oxo group at position 11 has been reduced to the corresponding beta-hydroxy group. It is a drug metabolite of prednisone.

Mycetoma: A chronic progressive subcutaneous infection caused by species of fungi (eumycetoma), or actinomycetes (actinomycetoma). It is characterized by tumefaction, abscesses, and tumor-like granules representing microcolonies of pathogens, such as MADURELLA fungi and bacteria ACTINOMYCETES, with different grain colors.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" He had been taking prednisolone for the treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica since 2000."3.76Phaeohyphomycosis caused by Exophiala jeanselmei in a patient with polymyalgia rheumatica. ( Arakaki, O; Asato, Y; Hagiwara, K; Hosokawa, A; Kayo, S; Nonaka, K; Taira, K; Uezato, H; Yagi, N; Yamamoto, Y, 2010)
"Scedosporium apiospermum infection occurred in the left forearm of a patient who was taking oral prednisolone for pulmonary fibrosis."3.70Cutaneous Scedosporium apiospermum infection in an immunocompromised patient. ( Archer, CB; Bower, CP; Campbell, CK; Oxley, JD, 1999)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Arakaki, O1
Asato, Y1
Yagi, N1
Taira, K1
Yamamoto, Y1
Nonaka, K1
Hosokawa, A1
Kayo, S1
Hagiwara, K1
Uezato, H1
Frei, P1
Fatio, R1
Fenner, T1
Stäubli, M1
Bower, CP1
Oxley, JD1
Campbell, CK1
Archer, CB1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for prednisolone and Mycetoma

ArticleYear
Phaeohyphomycosis caused by Exophiala jeanselmei in a patient with polymyalgia rheumatica.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2010, Volume: 37, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Antifungal Agents; Epidermal Cyst; Exophiala; Giant Cells; Humans; Male; Minocycl

2010
[Maxillary sinus infection with emphysema of the head as a "red herring" in steroid associated colon perforation].
    Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique, 2006, Volume: 63, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Aspergillosis; Aspergillus niger; Autoimmune Diseases; Bacteroides Infections; Di

2006
Cutaneous Scedosporium apiospermum infection in an immunocompromised patient.
    Journal of clinical pathology, 1999, Volume: 52, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antifungal Agents; Arm; Humans; Immunocompromised

1999