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Disseminated dermatophytosis in a patient with hereditary hemochromatosis and hepatic cirrhosis: case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Marconi, Vincent C.
Kradin, Richard
Marty, Francisco M.
Hospenthal, Duane R.
Kotton, Camille N.
Source :
Medical Mycology; May2010, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p518-527, 10p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The most common presentation of dermatophytosis is as a superficial infection characterized by a rash (tinea). In very rare cases, this infection can become invasive, involve deeper dermal structures, and even disseminate. We present a case of biopsy-proven, disseminated dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum in a patient with advanced cirrhosis. In addition, we provide a review of the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13693786
Volume :
48
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Mycology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48964011
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/13693780903213512