Korean J Dermatol.  2010 Dec;48(12):1086-1090.

Microsporum canis Infections in a Group of Nursery School Children

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. janylove99@dsmc.or.kr

Abstract

Tinea capitis is the most common fungal infection in children. Microsporum canis is a zoophilic dermatophyte and it is the most common pathogen of tinea capitis and sometimes it makes a kerion celsi. Microsporum canis infection is commonly acquired from direct contact with animals. We report here on an outbreak of tinea capitis by Microsporum canis in the nursery school.

Keyword

Microsporum canis; Nursery school; Tinea capitis

MeSH Terms

Animals
Arthrodermataceae
Child
Humans
Microsporum
Nurseries
Schools, Nursery
Tinea Capitis
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