Tinea incognito Caused by Microsporum gypseum in a Patient with Advanced HIV Infection: A Case Report

Tinea incognito Caused by Microsporum gypseum in a Patient with Advanced HIV Infection: A Case Report

The prevalence and the clinical relevance of dermatophytoses in HIV-infected patients are poorly documented, particularly for those caused by tinea incognito. Here, we report a case of widespread facialtinea incognito occurring in an Italian patient with advanced HIV infection, showing both skin and...

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Main Authors: Ennio Polilli, Paolo Fazii, Tamara Ursini, Fabrizio Fantini, Francesco Di Masi, Monica Tontodonati, Federica Sozio, Giustino Parruti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-03-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
Subjects:
HIV infection
Tinea incognito
Microsporum gypseum
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/326055

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