A retrospective study of dermatophyte infection in Newfoundland for the period 1962-1968.
The results of a survey of dermatophyte infection in New-foundland for the period 1962 to 1968 are presented. A steady annual rise in the number of specimen submissions is noted, with positive findings in an average of 21.7%. The contribution by source of specimens is recorded, and species distribution indicates that Microsporum canis has behaved in epidemic form whereas other species appear endemic. Trichophyton rubrum infection shows a steady annual increase. No cases of favus have been noted. The distribution of species by anatomical site is indicated.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008864:Microsporum; D009523:Newfoundland and Labrador; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014005:Tinea / Q000453:epidemiology