Dermatophilus congolensis human infection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Four cases of human dermatophilosis observed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are reported. Data that suggest nail infection by Dermatophilus congolensis are presented. The clinical spectrum of the disease ranged from an asymptomatic infection to a pustular eruption. Our findings suggest that epidermal Langerhans cells play a role in the pathogenesis of the infection.
Medical subject headings
- Actinomycetales Infections
- Keratinocytes
- Langerhans Cells
- Skin Diseases, Bacterial