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
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- 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.
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