Common Child and Adolescent Cutaneous Infestations and Fungal Infections

Alter, Sherman J.; McDonald, Megan B.; Schloemer, Julie; Simon, Ryan; Trevino, Julian

doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2017.11.001

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“…44 , 52 , 57 The lesion starts off as a flat scaly spot that spreads centrifugally and clears centrally to form a characteristic annular lesion giving rise to the term ‘ringworm.’ 52 , 58 , 59 The central area becomes hypopigmented or brown and less scaly as the active border progresses outward. 4 , 58 The border is usually annular and irregular. 58 Occasionally, the border can be papular, vesicular, or pustular.…”

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“… 58 Occasionally, the border can be papular, vesicular, or pustular. 4 , 15 Lesions may assume other shapes such as circinate and arcuate. Mild pruritus is common.…”

Section: Clinical Manifestationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…1 – 3 Dermatophytes are grouped as either anthropophilic, zoophilic, or geophilic, depending on whether their primary source is human, animal, or soil, respectively. 4 , 5 Because tinea corporis is common and many other annular lesions can mimic this fungal infection, physicians must familiarize themselves with its etiology and its treatment.…”

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Tinea corporis: an updated review

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Lam²,

Leong³

et al. 2020

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Background Tinea corporis is a common fungal infection that mimics many other annular lesions. Physicians must familiarize themselves with this condition and its treatment. Objective This article aimed to provide a narrative updated review on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of tinea corporis. Methods A PubMed search was performed with Clinical Queries using the key term ‘tinea corporis.’ The search strategy included clinical trials, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and reviews. The search was restricted to the English language. The information retrieved from the mentioned search was used in the compilation of the present article. Results Tinea corporis typically presents as a well-demarcated, sharply circumscribed, oval or circular, mildly erythematous, scaly patch or plaque with a raised leading edge. Mild pruritus is common. The diagnosis is often clinical but can be difficult with prior use of medications, such as calcineurin inhibitors or corticosteroids. Dermoscopy is a useful and non-invasive diagnostic tool. If necessary, the diagnosis can be confirmed by microscopic examination of potassium hydroxide wet-mount preparations of skin scrapings from the active border of the lesion. Fungal culture is the gold standard to diagnose dermatophytosis especially if the diagnosis is in doubt and results of other tests are inconclusive or the infection is widespread, severe, or resistant to treatment. The standard treatment of tinea corporis is with topical antifungals. Systemic antifungal treatment is indicated if the lesion is multiple, extensive, deep, recurrent, chronic, or unresponsive to topical antifungal treatment, or if the patient is immunodeficient. Conclusion The diagnosis of tinea corporis is usually clinical and should pose no problem to the physician provided the lesion is typical. However, many clinical variants of tinea corporis exist, rendering the diagnosis difficult especially with prior use of medications, such as calcineurin inhibitors or corticosteroids. As such, physicians must be familiar with this condition so that an accurate diagnosis can be made and appropriate treatment initiated.

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Section: Clinical Manifestationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“… 58 Occasionally, the border can be papular, vesicular, or pustular. 4 , 15 Lesions may assume other shapes such as circinate and arcuate. Mild pruritus is common.…”

Section: Clinical Manifestationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lam²,

Leong³

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“…A. fumigatus has been reported as allergic and toxic microorganism in working environments [1], [7]. Other taxa reported in this study, although in lower concentration during the sampling period, was Penicillium sp, associated with dermatitis and respiratory conditions [1], [17], [18]. Airborne fungi causing respiratory infections and allergic reactions include Penicillium, Aspergillus, Acremonium, Paecilomyces, Mucor and Cladosporium [19].…”

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Hospital Admission and Risk Assessment Associated to Exposure of Fungal Bioaerosols at a Municipal Landfill Using Statistical Models

Gamero

Agudelo-Castañeda

Ramirez³

et al. 2018

Intelligent Data Engineering and Automated Learning – IDEAL 2018

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The object of this research to determine the statistical relationship and degree of association between variables: hospital admission days and diagnostic (disease) potentially associated to fungal bioaerosols exposure. Admissions included acute respiratory infections, atopic dermatitis, pharyngitis and otitis. Statistical analysis was done using Statgraphics Centurion XVI software. In addition, was estimated the occupational exposure to fungal aerosols in stages of a landfill using BIOGAVAL method and represented by Golden Surfer XVI program. Biological risk assessment with sentinel microorganism A. fumigatus and Penicillium sp, indicated that occupational exposure to fungal aerosols is Biological action level. Preventive measures should be taken to reduce the risk of acquiring acute respiratory infections, dermatitis or other skin infections.

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“…Coloquialmente es conocida como la "Fiebre de San Joaquín" o "Fiebre del Valle" (4) . En Guatemala es la especie de Coccidioidomicosis posadasii la que se ha aislado (5) La histopatología de la coccidioidomicosis indica que la reacción del tejido es sobre todo granulomatosa y puede ser acompañada por inflamación aguda y crónica.…”

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Coccidioidomicosis. Reporte de 3 casos

Torres-Rodriguez

Herrera

López

et al. 2019

Rev. méd. (Col. Méd. Cir. Guatem.)

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La Coccidioidomicosis es una enfermedad con características endémicas desde el sur de los Estados Unidos hasta la Argentina. El agente causal es el C. immitis y C. posadasii. Los factores que favorecen su incidencia son la humedad, suelos desérticos y la inmunosupresión del hospedador. Pacientes y Métodos: Se incluyen tres pacientes diagnosticados de Coccidioidomicosis Pulmonar por estudio histopatológico obtenido a través de biopsia pulmonar abierta por mini-toracotomía basado en la sospecha clínica, epidemiológica y radiológica. Resultados: Pacientes de la séptima década de la vida con exposición al humo de leña, dos de ellos mujeres diabéticas. El síntoma predominante fue tos seca y los patrones radiológicos fueron nodular y micronodular. Un paciente presentó neumotórax espontáneo secundario a lesión cavitada apical izquierda. El tratamiento farmacológico indicado fue itraconazol, obteniendo buena repuesta clínica. Conclusiones: La Coccidioidomicosis a pesar de ser endémica en el continente americano, es una enfermedad poco frecuente en América Central. Demanda de múltiples factores que favorezcan su desarrollo y el diagnóstico requiere de una alta sospecha clínica y confirmarlo por estudio histopatológico

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Common Child and Adolescent Cutaneous Infestations and Fungal Infections

Cited by 32 publications

References 70 publications

Tinea corporis: an updated review

Tinea corporis: an updated review

Hospital Admission and Risk Assessment Associated to Exposure of Fungal Bioaerosols at a Municipal Landfill Using Statistical Models

Coccidioidomicosis. Reporte de 3 casos

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