Dermatophyte infection caused by Nannizzia gypsea: A rare case report from Madagascar

We report a rare case of dermatophyte infection of the glabrous skin (Tinea corporis) caused by Nannizzia gypsea (formerly Microsporum gypseum). A 22-year-old Malagasy female who reported close contact reportedly with cats, presented a single round lesion with a peripheral, active, squamous and prur...

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Main Authors: Abel Hermann Soankasina, Njariharinjakamampionona Rakotozandrindrainy, Solohery Andrianteloasy, Norosoa Julie Zafindraibe, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Christian Rafalimanana, Muriel Cornet, Lala Rasoamialy Razanakolona, Andry Rasamindrakotroka, Mala Rakoto Andrianarivelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-06-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753917300702