Subcutaneous infection by Microsporum gypseum.

Fernández-Torres, B; Mayayo, E; Boronat, J; Guarro, J · Br J Dermatol · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of subcutaneous infection caused by the dermatophyte Microsporum gypseum in an immunocompetent host. The patient acquired the infection in the knee through a traumatic inoculation of a splinter. To our knowledge this is the first case of subcutaneous infection caused by this fungus.

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