Trichophyton rubrum skin infection in two premature infants.
Trichophyton rubrum is a dermatophyte that causes tinea infection in adults and children but infection is surprisingly rare in the preterm infant. We present two cases of T. rubrum infection in preterm infants, in which mother-to-child transmission appears to have occurred. We describe the clinical features, differential diagnosis, appropriate investigation and management of this condition.
Battin
Malcolm R
MR
National Women's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
Wilson
Elizabeth M
EM
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009520:New Zealand; D047928:Premature Birth; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000472:pathogenicity*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole