Extensive tinea in a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency.
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by a defect of T and B cell immunity with a genetic origin in most cases. Although the X-linked recessive form is most common (60-70%), there are autosomal recessive forms (20%) and spontaneous mutations. While SCID may present with many nosocomial infections, dermatophyte infections are not common. We reported a case of SCID which was associated with a widespread skin infection with Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
Jiménez-Puya
Rafael
R
Service of Dermatology, University Hospital Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain. rafaeljpuya@hotmail.com
Vázquez-Bayo
C
C
Rodriguez-Bujaldón
A
A
Gómez García
F
F
Moreno-Giménez
José Carlos
JC
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016511:Severe Combined Immunodeficiency / Q000150:complications*; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D006118:Griseofulvin