Tinea Faciei in an Infant Caused by <i>Microsporum gypseum</i> Simulating a Dry Impetigo

Criado, Paulo Ricardo; Costa, A R; Vasconcellos, Cídia; Ramos, Renata Pereira; Silva, Cristiana Silveira; Souza, Simone Felizardo Rocha de

doi:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2005.00134.x

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“…The clinical manifestation of glabrous skin infections due to M. gypseum is not always classic ringworm. Sometimes the infection may simulate impetigo, 20 scleroderma, 21 or psoriasis 22 . Three of our cases had an atypical appearance.…”

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Microsporum gypseum infection in the Siena area in 2005–2006

Romano

Massai

Gallo

et al. 2008

Mycoses

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Fourteen cases of dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum gypseum, representing 6.8% of all dermatophytic infections reported, were diagnosed in Siena, Italy, between 2005 and 2006. There were as follows: six cases of tinea corporis, one case of tinea corporis associated with tinea capitis, one case of tinea corporis associated with tinea barbae, one kerion on the head, one tinea cruris, one tinea faciei, one tinea barbae, two onychomycosis. In the three subjects with tinea corporis, the clinical appearance was impetigo-like, psoriasis-like and pityriasis rosea-like respectively. In another case, the lesion was indicative of tinea imbricata. The diagnosis was based on mycological examination. In six cases, the source of infection was a cat, whereas in the others it was contact with soil.

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Microsporum gypseum infection in the Siena area in 2005–2006

Romano

Massai

Gallo

et al. 2008

Mycoses

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“…So, they can easily simulate different inflammatory dermatitis and secondary infection. 2,6 The prescription of topical corticosteroids and antibiotics is common and often delay diagnosis. 3 Other clinical patterns can occur, such as erythematous plaque with well-defined edges, characteristic of mycosis, or atypical lesions, such as plates with sclerodermiform, eczematid, lichenoid, psoriasiform or crusted aspects.…”

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Dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum gypseum in infants: report of four cases and review of the literature

Souza¹,

Sartori²,

Andrade³

et al. 2016

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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Dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum gypseum is rare, especially in infants, with few published cases. Diagnosis in this age group is frequently delayed. We review the literature and report 4 new cases of tinea of glabrous skin caused by M. gypseum mimicking eczema in infants. Considering new and previously reported cases, half of patients were exposed to sand, emphasizing the importance of this transmission vehicle in this age group. In conclusion, although rare, dermatophytosis by M. gypseum should be part of the differential diagnosis of inflammatory dermatosis in infants. A clinical suspicion and the availability of culture are keys to the diagnosis.

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“…Animals may also represent a healthy carrier state of M. gypseum , a geophilic fungus. [9] When the source of infection is not identifiable, fomites or household environment may be considered. [8]…”

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Annular, erythematous skin lesions in a neonate

Palit

Inamadar

2012

Indian Dermatol Online J

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A 7-day-old premature female infant presented with rapidly progressive, erythematous, annular skin lesions from the 5th day of life. She was diagnosed provisionally as a case of neonatal lupus erythematosus and was investigated accordingly. Histopathological examination of the skin biopsy specimen revealed presence of hyphae of dermatophytes in the stratum corneum, and the diagnosis was changed to tinea corporis. Differential diagnosis of the annular erythema of infancy has been discussed and the importance of scraping a scaly lesion for KOH preparation in the diagnostic work-up of such a patient has been highlighted.

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Tinea Faciei in an Infant Caused by Microsporum gypseum Simulating a Dry Impetigo

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Microsporum gypseum infection in the Siena area in 2005–2006

Microsporum gypseum infection in the Siena area in 2005–2006

Dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum gypseum in infants: report of four cases and review of the literature

Annular, erythematous skin lesions in a neonate

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