First Report of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Tritirachium oryzae</Emphasis> Infection of Human Scalp |
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| Authors: | R N R Moraes M C T Ribeiro M C L Nogueira K C Cunha M M C N Soares M T G Almeida |
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| Institution: | 1.Dermatology Department of Hospital de Base,S?o José do Rio Preto,Brazil;2.Dermatologic, Infectious and Parasitology Diseases Department of the Medical School,S?o José do Rio Preto,Brazil;3.Microbiology Laboratory of the Medical School,S?o José do Rio Preto,Brazil |
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| Abstract: | The natural habitat of Tritirachium oryzae is soil and decaying plant material. It is also an insect pathogen. As a human pathogen, it has been reported as a cause
of corneal ulcers and otomycosis. The case of a 4-year-old infant is reported with Tritirachium oryzae infection of the scalp. Diagnosis was established by direct mycological study and culture that showed Tritirachium oryzae as the only agent in a pure culture. The topical treatment involved an antifungal medication to a complete cure. We report
the first case of scalp dermatomycosis due to Tritirachium oryzae infection, illustrating a novel clinical manifestation. |
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