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Case report: disseminated dermatophytosis by microsporum gypseum in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient.

Authors :
Macêdo DP
Neves RP
Lopes FC
Source :
Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] [Braz J Microbiol] 2008 Jan; Vol. 39 (1), pp. 25-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 Mar 01.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Mycosis is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and frequent exposition to an infectious source could enhance the development of dermatophytic infections. A case of disseminated dermatophytosis by Microsporum gypseum is reported in a systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1517-8382
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24031171
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-83822008000100006