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Recognition of Epidermal Transglutaminase by IgA and Tissue Transglutaminase 2 Antibodies in a Rare Case of Rhesus Dermatitis
Published on: December 15, 2011
Extensive tinea in a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency
Rafael Jiménez-Puya1, C Vázquez-Bayo, A Rodriguez-Bujaldón
1Service of Dermatology, University Hospital Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain. rafaeljpuya@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by a defect of T and B cell immunity with a genetic origin in most cases. Although the X-linked recessive form is most common (60-70%), there are autosomal recessive forms (20%) and spontaneous mutations. While SCID may present with many nosocomial infections, dermatophyte infections are not common. We reported a case of SCID which was associated with a widespread skin infection with Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
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