Trichophyton violaceum: a rare isolate in 18-day-old neonate.
Trichophyton violaceum, a less common and geographically restricted infection is reported in a 18-day-old neonate. The diagnosis was made by potassium hydroxide of skin scraping examination and confirmed by culture. The patient was treated successfully with miconazole nitrate application. A large family with crowded living was considered the main predisposing factor.
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Department of Microbiology, TNMC and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai--400008, Maharashtra, India. drrajesh26@rediffmail.com
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005121:Extremities / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005145:Face / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D014006:Tinea Capitis; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D008825:Miconazole