Publications by authors named "S Darr-Foit"
Article Synopsis
- There has been a significant increase in Trichophyton quinckeanum infections recently, especially in 2020 when cases rose fivefold compared to 2015, often linked to rising field mouse populations.
- Typical carriers of the infection include rodents, dogs, and cats, which are usually asymptomatic, while humans experience more inflammatory responses, showing symptoms like tinea corporis and tinea capitis.
- Treatment for T. quinckeanum infections generally involves antifungal medications based on severity and patient factors, with terbinafine being the primary oral option for adults, while alternatives and off-label treatments may be used for children.
Ringworm in cattle may cause an occupational skin disease in humans. Trichophyton verrucosum lead to a highly inflammatory fungal skin infection that is often misdiagnosed as bacterial disease and consequently mistreated with antibiotics. To establish the correct diagnosis, it is necessary to collect skin scales; in addition, a skin biopsy can be helpful.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF