Trichophyton violaceum: a rare isolate in 18-day-old neonate.

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2006-10-23
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Trichophyton violaceum, a less common and geographically restricted infection is reported in a 18-day-old neonate. The diagnosis was made by potassium hydroxide of skin scraping examination and confirmed by culture. The patient was treated successfully with miconazole nitrate application. A large family with crowded living was considered the main predisposing factor.
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Surpam RB, Deshpande SD, Saraswathi K, Amladi S, Savant S. Trichophyton violaceum: a rare isolate in 18-day-old neonate. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2006 Oct; 24(4): 292-3
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