An outbreak of scalp white piedra in a Brazilian children day care Surto de piedra branca afetando os cabelos do couro cabeludo de crianças em creche brasileira
White piedra is a superficial mycosis caused by Trichosporon spp. that affects the hair shaft of any part of the body. It is presented an outbreak of scalp white piedra seen in 5.8% of the children frequenting a day care in Northeastern of São Paulo State, Brazil. Mycological exam and culture identi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2008-10-01
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| Series: | Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652008000500011 |