Tinea gladiatorum due to in a school wrestling team in Mexico: A case series.

Background And Purpose: Tinea gladiatorum is a type of dermatophytosis that occurs in combat athletes, such as wrestlers and judo fighters, as a result of Trichophyton species. Herein, we aimed to present a small outbreak of tinea gladiatorum in a high school in Mexico.

Materials And Methods: Seven individuals belonging to the school fighting team were mycologically studied with direct examinations and cultures.