Kerion celsi caused by Trichophyton tonsurans. Case report
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Dermatophytes, Scalp ringworm, TrichophytonAbstract
Introduction: Trichophyton tonsurans is showing a high prevalence among the species of anthropophilic dermatophytes that cause scalp ringworm; the pediatric population being the most vulnerable to disease. Clinical case: 10-year-old male patient with a personal history of present a single, large, inflammatory, alopecic lesion on the scalp. He was sent to the dermatology consult with a presumptive diagnosis of scalp ringworm and was then instructed to have a mycological scraping of the lesion performed in the Microbiology laboratory of the “Mariana Grajales” Provincial University Gynecological-Obstetric Hospital in Villa Clara, Cuba. Based on conventional studies such as culture, urease test and colonial micromorphology, Trichophyton tonsurans was reported as the etiologic agent. The micriobiological diagnosis was confirmed at the “Pedro Kourí” Institute. The patient was hospitalized to undergo medical treatment. He was discharged due to his favorable evolution and a definitive diagnosis of Kerion celsi. Conclusions: Scalp ringworm remains a clinical form typical of childhood. Trichophyton tonsurans has been shown to be an agent with a high incidence and prevalence in recent years. Microbiological diagnosis is a fundamental pillar of support in dermatology consultations.
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