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Possible rabbit breeders' Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection characterized by Majocchi's granuloma in

Yujiao Zhang1, Wanglan Luo1, Chao Tang2

  • 1Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.

Medical Mycology Case Reports
|November 1, 2019
PubMed

Insights

This study details a family

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Majocchi granuloma is a fungal infection.
  • Trichophyton mentagrophytes can cause zoonotic infections.
  • Rabbit farms pose a risk for fungal cross-infection.

Observation:

  • A family of three, including children, presented with Majocchi granuloma.
  • Clinical presentation was primarily Majocchi granuloma.
  • Cross-infection from Trichophyton mentagrophytes was identified.

Findings:

  • Majocchi granuloma in children requires careful diagnosis.
  • Severe inflammatory reactions contribute to disease severity.
  • Anti-inflammatory Chinese medicine with hormonal effects may be beneficial.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis of Majocchi granuloma can prevent misdiagnosis.
  • Understanding zoonotic transmission is crucial for prevention.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies for Majocchi granuloma are explored.
Keywords:
Anti-inflammatory agentsChildGranulomaRabbitsTrichophyton

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