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Majocchis Granuloma Caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes in 2 Immunocompetent Patients

Authors :
I. Vassilaki
Maria Bradley
I. Trocoli Drakensjö
Source :
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition). 108:e6-e8
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2017.

Abstract

Majocchi granuloma is an uncommon deep follicular inflammation caused by dermatophytes and affects immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. The clinical findings overlap with other skin conditions such bacterial infections and inflammatory skin diseases, thereby delaying correct diagnosis. We describe 2 cases in immunocompetent patients.

Details

ISSN :
15782190
Volume :
108
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition)
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....6e60ea8be8c718ae18f71456071a3d41
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adengl.2015.05.026