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Beyond the Usual Suspects: Phialophora verrucosa Chromoblastomycosis in a Swimming Pool Attendant and Gardener Andrew Wicaksono; Ni Luh Putu Ratih Vibriyanti Karna; Mario Korwa; Nandya Dwizella; Herman Saputra
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 11 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i11.1422

Background: Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic, debilitating subcutaneous mycosis caused by traumatic inoculation of dematiaceous fungi. As a Neglected Tropical Disease, it poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in the endemic tropical and subtropical regions where it is most prevalent. While Fonsecaea pedrosoi is the most common etiologic agent, infections by other species are crucial to document for accurate epidemiological surveillance. Case presentation: A 26-year-old immunocompetent male presented with a four-year history of a slowly progressive, verrucous plaque on his right hand, initiated by minor trauma. His history was notable for regular gardening without protective gear. A comprehensive diagnostic workup was performed. Dermoscopy revealed features characteristic of CBM, including reddish-black dots and yellowish-orange areas. While direct microscopy of skin scrapings was negative, histopathology of a skin biopsy confirmed a suppurative granulomatous reaction with pathognomonic muriform cells. Fungal culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar definitively identified the causative agent as Phialophora verrucosa. The patient showed marked clinical improvement after three months of treatment with oral itraconazole (200 mg/day). Conclusion: This case highlights the successful diagnosis of a rare CBM pathogen in Indonesia through a systematic, multimodal approach. It reinforces the need for a high index of suspicion for this mycosis in patients from endemic areas with chronic verrucous lesions and a history of cutaneous trauma. The essential role of mycology culture for definitive species identification is underscored, a critical step for guiding therapy and informing public health strategies.

Gray Patch Tinea Capitis by Microsporum canis in a Child: A Case Report Highlighting Environmental Risk Factors and Diagnostic Nuances Mario Korwa; Luh Made Mas Rusyati; Handelia Phinari; Andrew Wicaksono; Nandya Dwizella
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 11 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i11.1429

Background: Tinea capitis, a dermatophytosis of the scalp, is a leading cause of hair loss in children. Its successful management hinges on understanding its complex etiology, including host susceptibility and pathogen virulence. Microsporum canis, a zoophilic fungus, is a primary causative agent, yet its transmission pathways and diagnostic markers are not fully elucidated. Case presentation: A 3-year-old female presented with a two-week history of progressive, pruritic alopecia. Clinical history was notable for the absence of animal contact but revealed significant environmental exposure at a hair salon. Dermatological examination showed multiple, well-demarcated, alopecic patches with fine scaling, characteristic of gray patch tinea capitis. While Wood's lamp examination was negative, trichoscopy revealed comma hairs and Morse code-like hairs, suggesting fungal infection. Microscopic examination of hair shafts confirmed an ectothrix invasion pattern, and fungal culture definitively identified Microsporum canis. The patient achieved complete resolution following a six-week course of oral griseofulvin and adjuvant topical ketoconazole. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that indirect fomite transmission from environmental reservoirs like hair salons is a critical risk factor for zoophilic tinea capitis, independent of animal contact. It further establishes trichoscopy as an essential tool for accurate, rapid diagnosis when classic signs, such as Wood's lamp fluorescence, are absent, thereby optimizing patient management and public health outcomes.

Gray Patch Tinea Capitis by Microsporum canis in a Child: A Case Report Highlighting Environmental Risk Factors and Diagnostic Nuances Mario Korwa; Luh Made Mas Rusyati; Handelia Phinari; Andrew Wicaksono; Nandya Dwizella
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 11 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i11.1429

Background: Tinea capitis, a dermatophytosis of the scalp, is a leading cause of hair loss in children. Its successful management hinges on understanding its complex etiology, including host susceptibility and pathogen virulence. Microsporum canis, a zoophilic fungus, is a primary causative agent, yet its transmission pathways and diagnostic markers are not fully elucidated. Case presentation: A 3-year-old female presented with a two-week history of progressive, pruritic alopecia. Clinical history was notable for the absence of animal contact but revealed significant environmental exposure at a hair salon. Dermatological examination showed multiple, well-demarcated, alopecic patches with fine scaling, characteristic of gray patch tinea capitis. While Wood's lamp examination was negative, trichoscopy revealed comma hairs and Morse code-like hairs, suggesting fungal infection. Microscopic examination of hair shafts confirmed an ectothrix invasion pattern, and fungal culture definitively identified Microsporum canis. The patient achieved complete resolution following a six-week course of oral griseofulvin and adjuvant topical ketoconazole. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that indirect fomite transmission from environmental reservoirs like hair salons is a critical risk factor for zoophilic tinea capitis, independent of animal contact. It further establishes trichoscopy as an essential tool for accurate, rapid diagnosis when classic signs, such as Wood's lamp fluorescence, are absent, thereby optimizing patient management and public health outcomes.

Gonococcal and Non-Gonococcal Urethritis in a Global Travel Hub: A Retrospective Analysis of Syndromic Management, Suboptimal Cefixime Monotherapy, and the Public Health Crisis of Patient Retention in Bali, Indonesia Andrew Wicaksono; I Gusti Ayu Agung Elis Indira; Ni Made Dwi Puspawati; Aditya Permana; Nyoman Suryawati
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 11 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i11.1447

Background: The inexorable rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae represents a formidable threat to global public health, jeopardizing the efficacy of last-line treatments for gonococcal urethritis (GO). Southeast Asia is a recognized epicenter for the emergence and dissemination of AMR, yet granular surveillance data from many high-risk localities remain critically sparse. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive characterization of the clinical epidemiology, frontline management practices, and patient outcomes of male urethritis at a tertiary referral center in Bali, Indonesia—a major international crossroads for tourism and migration. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis was conducted on the medical records of male patients diagnosed with urethritis at the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic of Ngoerah Hospital between January 1st, 2021, and December 31st, 2024. A rigorous screening process of 215 initial records was undertaken to identify eligible cases. Data on sociodemographics, behavioral risk factors, clinical presentation, syndromic diagnosis, prescribed pharmacotherapy, and follow-up adherence were systematically extracted and analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics. Results: From the initial cohort, 58 male patients met the final inclusion criteria. The cohort was predominantly diagnosed with GO (n=39, 67.2%) over non-gonococcal urethritis (NGO) (n=19, 32.8%). Patients were primarily of productive age (25–44 years, 58.6%) and reported high-risk behaviors, including multiple sexual partners (65.5%). A critical deviation from international treatment guidelines was identified: 97.4% (38/39) of GO patients received oral cefixime 400 mg monotherapy, a regimen no longer recommended for first-line use due to AMR concerns. Furthermore, a profound fracture in the care cascade was evident, with an overall loss-to-follow-up rate of 58.6% (34/58). This failure was most pronounced in the GO cohort, where 76.9% (30/39) of patients did not return for scheduled follow-up, a rate significantly higher than the 21.1% (4/19) observed in the NGO cohort (p<0.001). Conclusion: The clinical management of gonorrhoea at this major Indonesian referral center is defined by two systemic failures: the routine prescription of a suboptimal antimicrobial monotherapy and a near-total collapse of patient follow-up. This combination, situated in a high-transience international hub, creates an unmonitored, high-risk environment for the selection, amplification, and global dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant N. gonorrhoeae. These findings signal an urgent imperative to align local therapeutic protocols with evidence-based global standards and to implement robust, innovative strategies to ensure patient retention and verify the cure.

Gonococcal and Non-Gonococcal Urethritis in a Global Travel Hub: A Retrospective Analysis of Syndromic Management, Suboptimal Cefixime Monotherapy, and the Public Health Crisis of Patient Retention in Bali, Indonesia Andrew Wicaksono; I Gusti Ayu Agung Elis Indira; Ni Made Dwi Puspawati; Aditya Permana; Nyoman Suryawati
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 11 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i11.1447

Background: The inexorable rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae represents a formidable threat to global public health, jeopardizing the efficacy of last-line treatments for gonococcal urethritis (GO). Southeast Asia is a recognized epicenter for the emergence and dissemination of AMR, yet granular surveillance data from many high-risk localities remain critically sparse. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive characterization of the clinical epidemiology, frontline management practices, and patient outcomes of male urethritis at a tertiary referral center in Bali, Indonesia—a major international crossroads for tourism and migration. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis was conducted on the medical records of male patients diagnosed with urethritis at the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic of Ngoerah Hospital between January 1st, 2021, and December 31st, 2024. A rigorous screening process of 215 initial records was undertaken to identify eligible cases. Data on sociodemographics, behavioral risk factors, clinical presentation, syndromic diagnosis, prescribed pharmacotherapy, and follow-up adherence were systematically extracted and analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics. Results: From the initial cohort, 58 male patients met the final inclusion criteria. The cohort was predominantly diagnosed with GO (n=39, 67.2%) over non-gonococcal urethritis (NGO) (n=19, 32.8%). Patients were primarily of productive age (25–44 years, 58.6%) and reported high-risk behaviors, including multiple sexual partners (65.5%). A critical deviation from international treatment guidelines was identified: 97.4% (38/39) of GO patients received oral cefixime 400 mg monotherapy, a regimen no longer recommended for first-line use due to AMR concerns. Furthermore, a profound fracture in the care cascade was evident, with an overall loss-to-follow-up rate of 58.6% (34/58). This failure was most pronounced in the GO cohort, where 76.9% (30/39) of patients did not return for scheduled follow-up, a rate significantly higher than the 21.1% (4/19) observed in the NGO cohort (p<0.001). Conclusion: The clinical management of gonorrhoea at this major Indonesian referral center is defined by two systemic failures: the routine prescription of a suboptimal antimicrobial monotherapy and a near-total collapse of patient follow-up. This combination, situated in a high-transience international hub, creates an unmonitored, high-risk environment for the selection, amplification, and global dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant N. gonorrhoeae. These findings signal an urgent imperative to align local therapeutic protocols with evidence-based global standards and to implement robust, innovative strategies to ensure patient retention and verify the cure.

Beyond the Usual Suspects: Phialophora verrucosa Chromoblastomycosis in a Swimming Pool Attendant and Gardener Andrew Wicaksono; Ni Luh Putu Ratih Vibriyanti Karna; Mario Korwa; Nandya Dwizella; Herman Saputra
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 11 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i11.1422

Background: Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic, debilitating subcutaneous mycosis caused by traumatic inoculation of dematiaceous fungi. As a Neglected Tropical Disease, it poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in the endemic tropical and subtropical regions where it is most prevalent. While Fonsecaea pedrosoi is the most common etiologic agent, infections by other species are crucial to document for accurate epidemiological surveillance. Case presentation: A 26-year-old immunocompetent male presented with a four-year history of a slowly progressive, verrucous plaque on his right hand, initiated by minor trauma. His history was notable for regular gardening without protective gear. A comprehensive diagnostic workup was performed. Dermoscopy revealed features characteristic of CBM, including reddish-black dots and yellowish-orange areas. While direct microscopy of skin scrapings was negative, histopathology of a skin biopsy confirmed a suppurative granulomatous reaction with pathognomonic muriform cells. Fungal culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar definitively identified the causative agent as Phialophora verrucosa. The patient showed marked clinical improvement after three months of treatment with oral itraconazole (200 mg/day). Conclusion: This case highlights the successful diagnosis of a rare CBM pathogen in Indonesia through a systematic, multimodal approach. It reinforces the need for a high index of suspicion for this mycosis in patients from endemic areas with chronic verrucous lesions and a history of cutaneous trauma. The essential role of mycology culture for definitive species identification is underscored, a critical step for guiding therapy and informing public health strategies.

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