title: Atypical favic invasion of the scalp by Microsporum canis: report of a case and review of reported cases caused by Microsporum species.
abstract: Favus is an uncommon pattern of dermatophytic infection of the scalp, glabrous skin and nails. We report the first documented case of favus of the scalp caused by Microsporum canis in an immunocompetent 8-year-old girl. The classic and various atypical clinical presentations of favus are discussed, as well as a brief review of the literature given.
authors.forename: Aleksandar L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Krunic
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cetner
authors.forename: Vera
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tesic
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Janda
authors.forename: Sophie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Worobec
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D008864:Microsporum / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014007:Tinea Favosa / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology