Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton equinum in a rider and review of the literature.
- Journal:
- Infection
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Veraldi, Stefano et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation · Italy
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study talks about a rare case of a skin infection called tinea corporis, which is caused by a fungus known as Trichophyton equinum, typically found in horses. The infection appeared on the buttock of a rider who frequently rode bareback while wearing short pants. While this fungus is usually thought to only infect animals, this case shows that it can also affect humans. The findings suggest that people who are in close contact with horses may be at risk for this type of skin infection. Overall, the case confirms that T. equinum can indeed cause skin issues in humans.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Trichophyton equinum is a zoophilic dermatophyte usually causing ringworm in horses. Cases of skin infections in humans are very rare. CASE REPORT : ​We describe a case of tinea corporis caused by T. equinum on a buttock of a rider who often rode bareback with short trousers. CONCLUSION: Although T. equinum was considered in the past as a strict zoophilic dermatophyte, our case report confirms that it can cause dermatophytoses also in humans. A review of epidemiological and clinical features of human infections caused by T. equinum is presented.
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