Tinea corporis caused by Microsporum canis: report of a nosocomial outbreak.
In an unusual nosocomial outbreak, 13 staff and 11 patients in an acute and chronic health care facility were infected with the zoophilic dermatophyte, Microsporum canis. The dermatophyte was apparently introduced into the facility by a single infected patient. Likely modes of subsequent disease transmission include person-to-person contact, handling of contaminated laundry, and use of a shared razor. Infection control measures for managing such outbreaks are discussed.
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Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Krajden
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Kane
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Summerbell
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008864:Microsporum / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008875:Middle Aged; D009864:Ontario; D014005:Tinea / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D000935:Antifungal Agents