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Tinea corporis caused by Microsporum gallinae: First clinical case in Japan.Miyasato H, Yamaguchi S, Taira K, Hosokawa A, Kayo S, Sano A, Uezato H, Takahashi K Division of Dermatology, Department of Organ-Oriented Medicine Department of Research Laboratory Center, University of the Ryukyus Graduate School of Medicine, Okinawa Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan. We report herein a case of tinea corporis caused by Microsporum gallinae in a 96-year-old, otherwise healthy Japanese man. The patient had a long working history as a breeder of fighting cocks, and he suffered from two erythematous macules after being bitten by a cock. M. gallinae was identified as the infectious agent based on the morphology of isolates cultured on slides and analysis of DNA sequences of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) from ribosomal DNA from cultured isolates. The patient was successfully treated with antifungal ointments. To our knowledge, this is the first case of M. gallinae infection in a human reported in Japan. Published 26 April 2011 in J Dermatol, 38(5): 473-8. Articles on Athlete's Foot published 20 April 2011: Co-existence of cutaneous alternariosis and tinea corporis in a renal transplant recipient. Med Mycol, 49(4): 435-8. Alternariosis, caused by Alternaria spp., is a rare opportunistic infection often observed in immunocompromised patients. Alternaria is a ubiquitous saprophytic fungus that naturally is found on decaying plant materials. In this paper, a case of cutaneous alternariosis in association with tinea corporis is reported. The complicated infection was confirmed by histological examination and positive tissue culture. Although the cases of alternariosis in solid organ transplant recipients or ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Articles on Athlete's Foot published 13 April 2011: Nickles K, Schacher B, Schuster G, Valesky E, Eickholz P. Evaluation of 2 siblings with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome 5 years after treatment of periodontitis in primary and mixed dentition Background: This case report describes the clinical and microbiological long-term outcome 5 years after periodontal therapy of 2 siblings diagnosed with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) and tinea capitis. Methods: In 2005, two brothers diagnosed with PLS and tinea capitis, began periodontal treatment. Both of ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Nickles K, Schacher B, Schuster G, Valesky E, Eickholz P. Evaluation of 2 siblings with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome 5 years after treatment of periodontitis in primary and mixed dentition Background: This case report describes the clinical and microbiological long-term outcome 5 years after periodontal therapy of 2 siblings diagnosed with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) and tinea capitis. Methods: In 2005, two brothers diagnosed with PLS and tinea capitis, began periodontal treatment. Both of ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Articles on Athlete's Foot published 12 April 2011: fujiwara y., kishida k., terao m., takahara m., matsuhisa m., funahashi t., shimomura i. & shimizu y. (2011) Beneficial effects of foot care nursing for people with diabetes mellitus: an uncontrolled before and after intervention study. Journal of Advanced Nursing ABSTRACT: Aim. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a preventative foot care nursing programme for diabetic patients. Background. Foot complications are common in diabetic patients and prevention of ... [Abstract] [Full-text] fujiwara y., kishida k., terao m., takahara m., matsuhisa m., funahashi t., shimomura i. & shimizu y. (2011) Beneficial effects of foot care nursing for people with diabetes mellitus: an uncontrolled before and after intervention study. Journal of Advanced Nursing ABSTRACT: Aim. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a preventative foot care nursing programme for diabetic patients. Background. Foot complications are common in diabetic patients and prevention of ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Tinea capitis: still an unsolved problem? Mycoses, 54(3): 183-8. Tinea capitis is a fungal infection specifically involving the scalp and hair. It is the most common dermatophyte infection in children under 12 years of age, with a predominance in those of sub-Saharan African descent. Common signs include hair loss, scaling, erythema and impetigo-like plaques. Adults may also be affected, but to a lesser degree. The causative species are from the Microsporum and Trichophyton genera. Limited treatment options and diverse modes of transmission complicate the ... [Abstract] [Full-text] Tinea incognito in children: 54 cases. Mycoses, 54(3): 254-8. The incidence of tinea incognito (TI) appears to have increased over recent years, although no large series of cases has been reported in children. The aim of this study was to analyse the main epidemiological, clinical and microbiological characteristics of TI diagnosed in children in comparison with other tineas. We undertook a retrospective study of 818 tineas diagnosed in children in a referral hospital between 1977 and 2006, concentrating on TI. Of the 54 TI diagnosed, 85% were in the last ... [Abstract] [Full-text] A clinico-epidemiological study on tinea gladiatorum in Iranian wrestlers and mat contamination by dermatophytes. Mycoses, 54(3): 248-53. Dermatophytosis is still being considered as one of the major public health problems in wrestlers. Objectives: To identify the prevalence, clinical pattern, aetiological agents and the predominant transmission route of dermatophytoses in Iranian wrestlers, a study was carried out in 2008. In total, 270 wrestlers from eight wrestling salons were evaluated. Classical mycological techniques were performed on 135 skin scraping samples of 110 wrestlers suspicious for dermatophytoses and 240 touch ... [Abstract] [Full-text] © 2005-2011 Athlete's Foot Research Today. All Rights Reserved. |
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