title: Tinea Corporis, Caused by Microsporum Canis - a Case Report From Kosovo.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Tinea corporis (B35.6) caused by Microsporum canis which is fungal species that causes numerous forms of disease. It is part of a group of fungi known as Dermatophytes. Though mostly well known for ringworm in pets, it is also known to infect humans. This fact makes this pathogen both anthrophilic and zoophilic in nature. Microsporum canis is a communicable pathogen.
  
  
  METHODS
  We will report about a case, 22-year-old female, residing in a village, with typical changes of a mycotic infection caused by M. Canis. Dermatological description can be summarized with polymorphic erythematous, papulosquamous changes, erosions mainly on genital organ and spread to the thighs and lower abdomen which are accompanied with itching and burning. Diagnosis B35.6 was determined on the basis of clinical appearance complemented with anamnesis, microscopic examination and culture. The patient was treated successfully with general and local antimycotics and antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo ; Medical School, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
authors.forename: Fatime
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kokollari
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo ; Medical School, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
authors.forename: Aferdita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Daka
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo ; Medical School, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
authors.forename: Ymrane
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Blyta
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.
authors.forename: Fellanza
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ismajli
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.
authors.forename: Kujtesa
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Haxhijaha-Lulaj
mesh_terms: D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D063826:Kosovo / Q000453:epidemiology; D008864:Microsporum; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: tinea groin B35.6 caused by M. Canis