Korean J Dermatol.  1986 Dec;24(6):844-847.

A Case of Kerion Celsi due to Microsporum canis in An Aged Woman

• Cho YS
• Mun BC
• Hwang KY
• Choi JS
• Kim KH

Abstract

Kerion celsi is severe inflammatory type of tinea capitis. It occurs almost exclusively in pre-pubertal children. We report a case of Kerion celsi occuring in a 79-year-old woman. Culture of infected hair on Sabouraud glucose agar showed Microsporum canis Farnily history and fungus study suggested the importance of indirect route in Microsporum canis infection.

Keyword

Kerion celsi; Aged woman; Microsporum canis

MeSH Terms

Agar
Aged
Child
Female
Fungi
Glucose
Hair
Humans
Microsporum*
Tinea Capitis*
Agar
Glucose