Tinea Corporis, Caused by Microsporum Canis - a Case Report From Kosovo.

Autor:	Kokollari F; Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo ; Medical School, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo., Daka A; Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo ; Medical School, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo., Blyta Y; Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo ; Medical School, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo., Ismajli F; Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo., Haxhijaha-Lulaj K; Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) [Med Arch] 2015 Oct; Vol. 69 (5), pp. 345-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Oct 04.
DOI:	10.5455/medarh.2015.69.345-346
Abstrakt:	Introduction: Tinea corporis (B35.6) caused by Microsporum canis which is fungal species that causes numerous forms of disease. It is part of a group of fungi known as Dermatophytes. Though mostly well known for ringworm in pets, it is also known to infect humans. This fact makes this pathogen both anthrophilic and zoophilic in nature. Microsporum canis is a communicable pathogen. Case Report: We will report about a case, 22-year-old female, residing in a village, with typical changes of a mycotic infection caused by M. Canis. Dermatological description can be summarized with polymorphic erythematous, papulosquamous changes, erosions mainly on genital organ and spread to the thighs and lower abdomen which are accompanied with itching and burning. Diagnosis B35.6 was determined on the basis of clinical appearance complemented with anamnesis, microscopic examination and culture. The patient was treated successfully with general and local antimycotics and antibiotics.
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