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Deep dermatophytosis in an immunocompetent adult with no prior history of skin disease

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  • Jo Krogsgaard Simonsen, Aarhus Universitet
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  • Kristian Fredløv Mose, Aarhus Universitet
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  • Lise Kristensen
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  • Laura Krogh Herlin

The clinical presentation of invasive dermatophytosis often mimics other more common skin diseases. We report a case of severe deep dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes initially interpreted as herpetiform rash. The diagnosis was established based on fungal culturing and molecular detection using RT-PCR in addition to response to treatment using oral terbinafine. Our case emphasizes the importance of fungal testing at an early point to accelerate diagnosis and initiation of correct treatment. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftMedical Mycology Case Reports
Vol/bind39
Sider (fra-til)31-33
Antal sider3
ISSN2211-7539
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StatusUdgivet - mar. 2023

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