Multiple abscesses in the lower extremities caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Multiple abscesses in the lower extremities caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Abstract Background Dermatophytes are keratinophilic fungi, that usually infect the hair, stratum corneum, and nails. However, dermatophytes occasionally invade the dermis, subcutaneous tissues, and internal organs, resulting in a condition called deep dermatophytosis. We report a case of an unusual...

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Main Authors: Yeqin Dai, Xiujiao Xia, Hong Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Dermatophyte abscess
Immunocompromised
Trichophyton rubrum
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-3897-3

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