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Tinea faciei caused by Microsporum canis in a newborn
Dermatologica
|January 1, 1988
Abstract:
A case of tinea faciei caused by Microsporum canis in a 14-day-old infant is reported. The incubation period was seen to be 1 week. This was a familial infection which also affected the infant's grandmother and their pet cat and dog. Topical treatment with clotrimazole controlled the infection in the baby. A review of 14 cases (including our own) of dermatophytosis in newborn infants reported in the Japanese literature showed that newborn infants might be infected by several of these agents.
Insights
A 14-day-old infant contracted tinea faciei from Microsporum canis, a fungal infection spread within the family, including pets. Topical clotrimazole effectively treated the infant
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Tinea faciei, a superficial fungal infection of the face, can occur in infants.
- Dermatophytosis in newborns is uncommon but poses risks.
- Familial transmission of fungal infections is a known phenomenon.
Observation:
- A 14-day-old infant presented with tinea faciei caused by Microsporum canis.
- The incubation period for the infection was observed to be one week.
- The infection was part of a familial cluster, involving the infant's grandmother and household pets (cat and dog).
Findings:
- Topical clotrimazole demonstrated efficacy in treating tinea faciei in the infant.
- A review of 14 cases of dermatophytosis in Japanese newborn infants revealed diverse causative agents.
- Microsporum canis is a potential pathogen for dermatophytosis in neonates.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and treatment of tinea faciei in infants are crucial.
- Awareness of zoonotic and familial transmission routes for fungal infections in newborns is important.
- This case highlights the need for vigilance regarding dermatophyte infections in neonatal populations.