Three family members and five class-mates were found to be asymptomatic carriers of M. audouinii and were consequently treated to avoid further transmission or reinfection of the treated patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Upon clinical examination, family members of the patients were asymptomatic. However, samples from the father, mother and sister of patient 1 all yielded M. audouinii in culture, i.e., they were asymptomatic carriers. [academic.oup.com]

The annular, scaly patches may coalesce to form large areas of chronic infection when Trichophyton rubrum is the etiologic agent. [atmph.org]

References: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Tinea Tinea pedis ( athlete's foot ) Tinea corporis ( ringworm ) Tinea capitis Favus Definition Chronic infection caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii Severe form of tinea capitis Epidemiology : more common in Africa, the [amboss.com]

Long-term treatment with medications such as itraconazole or ketoconazole may be used for chronic infections. [courses.lumenlearning.com]

Amphotericin is generally given IV for systemic fungal or candidal sepsis or disseminated infection. Questions 1. The most common cause of Tinea capitis in the United States is:. .. .. a. M. canis. .. .. b. T. tonsurans. .. .. c. [hawaii.edu]

He has a diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene from the University of Sydney and is a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. [books.google.com]

Safety Adverse events such as fever, pharyngitis and influenza-like symptoms occurred in 18%–42% of patients in the terbinafine groups and 17% in the griseofulvin group. [mja.com.au]

This appraisal suggests that irrespective of an identical ribosomal ITS region distinct M. audouinii strains can display a spectrum of morphological and physiological features that is broader than currently outlined in mycological textbooks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The logistic regression analysis of terbinafine therapies suggested a tendency to a higher cure rate at higher daily doses, and a lower cure rate with longer duration of treatment. [mja.com.au]

She reported that her hair had gradually grown back again and we suggested that she discontinue the treatment. Three months after discontinuation of the treatment she visited the department again. [ijdvl.com]

Histopathological examination revealed numerous hyphae and spores in the stratum corneum after Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, which was suggestive of a superficial fungal infection [Figure 2]. [e-ijd.org]

However, in children with Microsporum infections, new evidence suggests that the effect of griseofulvin is better than terbinafine. [cochrane.org]

He unintentionally discovered the lesions on the scrotum during a bath 6 days previously but neglected them because of no cutaneous symptoms. However, a few days later, the size and number of the lesions had gradually increased. [e-ijd.org]

In addition, the risk factors include socioeconomic conditions such as overcrowding, poverty, and neglect of personal hygiene. [2] Although dermatophytes have a worldwide distribution, some species are found in specific areas. [atmph.org]

In our case, the fungal skin disease was neglected and not initially well treated. [latunisiemedicale.com]

Possibilities include: Alopecia areata Trichotillomania Seborrheic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Contact dermatitis Psoriasis Systemic Lupis Erythematosus Pityriasis amiantacea Bacterial folliculitis Kerion It is also important to distinguish dermatophytosis [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

The differential diagnosis of tinea capitis includes alopecia areata, trichotillomania, traction alopecia, and seborrheic dermatitis. View/Print Figure Figure 1. Tinea capitis. Note the hair loss and marked crusting. Copyright Logical Images, Inc. [aafp.org]

The differential diagnosis of tinea capitis includes seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata, trichotillomania and some dystrophic hair disorders. With the presence of a kerion, a bacterial infection must be considered. [hawaii.edu]

A mycological culture was positive for Microsporum gypseum. Tinea capitis is uncommon in adults; furthermore, isolation of Microsporum gypseum from this type of lesion is rare. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ImbabiS.E. and MahgoubE.S. (1974): Microsporum canis infection in calves. -Sabouraudia, 13: 154–156. Google Scholar 2. [link.springer.com]

Yu C, Zhou J, Liu J. (2010) Tinea incognito due to Microsporum gypseum. J Biomed Res 24: 81-3. [clinical-pediatrics-dermatology.imedpub.com]

Dystrophic onychomycosis due to Microsporum gypseum. Mycoses. 2006 ;49(4): 335 - 337. Google Scholar Crossref Medline ISI 9. Krakhecke, AGCA, Afonso, E, Ferreira, JC, Candido, RC. [journals.sagepub.com]

Although there is great local variation in the epidemiology of TC worldwide, Trichophyton tonsurans is currently the most common cause of TC with Microsporum canis second. [edizioniscriptamanent.it]

MacKenzieD.W.R. (1961): The extra-humane occurrence of Trichophyton tonsurans var. sulfureum in a residential school. - Sabouraudia 1: 58–64. Google Scholar 23. MaleO ., ThurnerJ. and JukschW. [link.springer.com]

We report two cases in children 5 and 7 years old, in which Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton tonsurans were isolated. [odermatol.com]

In immunosuppressed patients, there are reports of lesions in the form of concentric rings caused by dermatophytes other than Trichophyton concentricum too, mostly by Trichophyton tonsurans, known as Tinea indesiciva or Tinea pseudoimbricata. [e-ijd.org]

The most common species involved are T. rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, and Microsporum canis. [3] Tinea corporis is by, and large the most common infection caused by dermatophytes in India as reported by most workers and [atmph.org]