Tinea capitis, caused by Microsporum canis (felineum) : literature review and clinical cases
Alexey B. Yakovlev,
Aleksandra S. Polonskaia,
Larisa S. Kruglova
Abstract:According to statistics, tinea capitis remains the main mycological problem in childhood. The spectrum of causative agents of tinea capitis varies depending on the continent. In epidemiological terms, the pathogenic fungus Microsporum canis (felineum)absolutely predominates on the Eurasian continent.
A significant problem in the diagnosis and, in particular, in the treatment of microsporia are cases of the disease in very young children: we estimate this most problematic age from 1 to 18 months. Microsporia i… Show more
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