A Case of Trichophyton rubrum Infection showing Unusual Clinical Manifestation.
- Author:
Yeon Sang CHOI
;
Soo Keun LEE
;
Hee Joon YU
;
Sook Ja SON
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trichophyton rubrum refection;
Unusual Clinical Manifestation
- MeSH:
Buttocks;
Foot;
Hyphae;
Leg;
Lions;
Skin;
Tin;
Trichophyton*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1995;33(3):585-589
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Trichophyton rnbrum is a.nthropophilic, and the most common and widely distributed dermato phyte of man. Characterisic lions are circular, usually sharplyn ginated, slightly erythematous, dry, scaly patches with a raised edge. Progressive central clearin produces annular outlines. Other variants are reported, such as granulomatous, bullous or verucius. We reported a case of Trichophyton rubrum infection showing an unusual clinical manifest tin. The skin leison showed multiple discrete brownishouni macules with a fine scale on both hi lower legs, dorsum of feet and buttocks. Central clearing and inflammed border were not not. On KOH mount, fungal hyphae were noted and Techophyton rubrum was isolated on the funu culture.
