Tinea capitis due to Trichophyton soudanense and Microsporum audouinii: A surprising finding
Frederik Krefting,
Elisabeth Livingstone,
Wiebke Sondermann
et al.
Abstract:Tinea capitis is a prevalent dermatophyte infection among German children, primarily caused by Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton benhamiae. Other pathogens, such as T. soudanense and M. audouinii, have also been identified in Germany. This case report describes a 10‐year‐old Angolan girl with chronic osteomyelitis who was brought to Germany for treatment, which was organized by the Friedensdorf International (Peacevillage International). In addition to chronic osteomyelitis of the… Show more
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