RRC ID 46924
Author Miyasato H, Yamaguchi S, Taira K, Hosokawa A, Kayo S, Sano A, Uezato H, Takahashi K.
Title Tinea corporis caused by Microsporum gallinae: first clinical case in Japan.
Journal J Dermatol
Abstract We report herein a case of tinea corporis caused by Microsporum gallinae in a 96-year-old, otherwise healthy Japanese man. The patient had a long working history as a breeder of fighting cocks, and he suffered from two erythematous macules after being bitten by a cock. M. gallinae was identified as the infectious agent based on the morphology of isolates cultured on slides and analysis of DNA sequences of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) from ribosomal DNA from cultured isolates. The patient was successfully treated with antifungal ointments. To our knowledge, this is the first case of M. gallinae infection in a human reported in Japan.
Volume 38(5)
Pages 473-8
Published 2011-5-1
DOI 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2010.01090.x
PMID 21352324
MeSH Aged, 80 and over Animals Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use Bites and Stings* Chickens* Humans Japan Male Microsporum / classification Microsporum / isolation & purification* Occupational Diseases / drug therapy Occupational Diseases / microbiology* Tinea / drug therapy Tinea / microbiology*
IF 3.072
Times Cited 7
WOS Category DERMATOLOGY
Resource
Pathogenic microorganisms