Microsporum canis infection: first epidemic in Israel.
We report here on the first epidemic of Microsporum canis infection in Israel. All 78 cases were diagnosed in the port city of Eilat between August, 1975 and May 1976. The epidemic has apparently been controlled with Griseofulvin therapy and public health measures.
D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000635:transmission; D002415:Cats; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000635:transmission; D004285:Dogs; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008864:Microsporum; D014005:Tinea / Q000635:transmission* / Q000662:veterinary; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission* / Q000662:veterinary
D006118:Griseofulvin