First European report of swine infection by Microsporum nanum.
The first European case of swine infection by Microsporum nanum is reported. The infected pig came from a farm in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. European records of human and lower animal infections by this fungus and soil isolation records are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007558:Italy; D008864:Microsporum / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*