A Rare Case of Cutaneous Actinomadura geliboluensis Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Author(s): Georgia Kliampa, Theodora Douvali, Eleni Paparizou, Asimina Papadopoulou, Vasiliki Chasapi
Actinomadura geliboluensis is an uncommon actinomycete species with extremely limited documentation in human disease. An exceptionally rare case of actinomycetoma caused by Actinomadura geliboluensis was identified in the “Venereology and Dermatology Hospital of Athens, A. Syggros” in a 45-year-old female patient presented with acute-onset erythematous nodules on the dorsal surface of the right hand and lymphatic spread along the forearm. Initial outpatient treatment was unsuccessful. Biopsy and tissue cultures were performed, revealing Actinomadura geliboluensis, an actinomycete of the genus Actinomadura. The patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics, followed by long-term oral therapy, resulting in complete remission after six months. This case emphasizes that novel actinomycetes strains can cause mycetoma even in non-endemic areas, independent of travel or immunosuppressive conditions. Diagnostic consideration and early diagnosis are crucial for appropriate therapeutic management and preventing serious complications.