title: Trichophyton ajelloi isolated from a child.
abstract: A case of widespread tinea corporis due to Trichophyton ajelloi in a young child is presented. The fungal isolate was unusual in that abundant microconidia were produced together with typical macroconidia. It was pathogenic for the guinea pig.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003348:Cortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014005:Tinea / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000472:pathogenicity
chemical_list: D003348:Cortisone