Microsporum canis tinea capitis in a centenarian patient

Favus in an elderly Kashmiri female: A rare occurrence

“…[10] Sporadic cases, however, occur throughout the world, representing importation of the disease. [91112] Favus is a relatively rare disease in most parts of India except Kashmir valley where it occurs in endemic form. [13] Sporadic cases in nonendemic areas have also been reported.…”