Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tinea faciei caused by Microsporum canis in a newborn.
- Journal:
- Dermatologica
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Hiruma, M & Kukita, A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Dermatology · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This case talks about a 14-day-old baby who developed a skin infection called tinea faciei, caused by a fungus known as Microsporum canis. The baby likely got the infection from family members, as both the grandmother and the family pets, a cat and a dog, were also affected. The baby was treated with a cream called clotrimazole, which helped control the infection. A review of similar cases in Japan showed that newborns can get infected by various fungi. In this case, the treatment was successful.
Abstract
A case of tinea faciei caused by Microsporum canis in a 14-day-old infant is reported. The incubation period was seen to be 1 week. This was a familial infection which also affected the infant's grandmother and their pet cat and dog. Topical treatment with clotrimazole controlled the infection in the baby. A review of 14 cases (including our own) of dermatophytosis in newborn infants reported in the Japanese literature showed that newborn infants might be infected by several of these agents.
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