Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse ringworm infection treated with terbinafine
By Burden, A D et al.·Published in Clinical and experimental dermatology·1994·University Department of Dermatology, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Human Trichophyton equinum infection treated with terbinafine.
Plain-English summary
This case talks about a fungal infection of the scalp, known as tinea capitis, caused by a type of fungus called Trichophyton equinum. The infection was successfully treated with a medication called terbinafine, which is an antifungal drug, over a period of six weeks. The treatment worked well, leading to a positive outcome for the patient.
Abstract
A case of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton equinum is described. This responded to a 6-week course of treatment with the allyl amine antifungal agent, terbinafine.
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