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[Trichophyton violaceum: an emerging pathogen].
Teresa Juncosa1, Paula Aguilera, Anouk Jaen
1Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, España. tjuncosa@hsjdbcn.org
Enfermedades Infecciosas Y Microbiologia Clinica
|December 20, 2008
Summary
Increased immigration has led to a rise in Trichophyton violaceum infections, primarily causing tinea capitis in pediatric patients. This study highlights the impact of population shifts on infectious disease patterns.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Global population changes, including increased travel and immigration, are reintroducing pathogens to new areas.
- Trichophyton violaceum, a cause of superficial mycosis, has shown a resurgence.
- The study focuses on T. violaceum infections in a specific geographical region between 2000 and 2006.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and clinical presentation of superficial mycosis caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
- To determine the association between T. violaceum infections and population changes, particularly immigration.
- To analyze the demographic and clinical features of T. violaceum infections in hospitalized patients.
Summary:
- A retrospective review identified Trichophyton violaceum as responsible for 18.5% of dermatophyte isolates in hospitalized patients from 2000-2006.
- Tinea capitis was the predominant manifestation (96%) of T. violaceum infections.
- All identified cases of T. violaceum infection occurred in foreign patients, suggesting a link to immigration.
Impact:
- The findings indicate a significant increase in tinea capitis cases caused by T. violaceum among pediatric patients.
- Immigration is identified as a key factor contributing to the spread of T. violaceum.
- This research underscores the importance of considering population demographics in the epidemiology of fungal infections.
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