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[Tinea caused by Microsporum canis in children under 30 days of age]
Sabouraudia
|February 1, 1985
Abstract:
Six cases of ringworm due to Microsporum canis are reported in infants no more than 30 days old. The infections came from cats. The patients responded to therapy with griseofulvin and tolnaftate, miconazole or iodine.
Insights
Ringworm in newborns can be caused by Microsporum canis from cats. Early treatment with antifungals like griseofulvin or topical agents is effective for these infant infections.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Reports on ringworm (tinea) infections in neonatal infants are rare.
- Microsporum canis is a common dermatophyte transmitted from animals, particularly cats, to humans.
- Neonatal dermatophytosis presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Purpose:
- To describe six cases of neonatal ringworm caused by Microsporum canis.
- To highlight the source of infection (cats) and the clinical presentation.
- To evaluate the efficacy of various antifungal therapies in this vulnerable population.
Summary:
- Presents six cases of Microsporum canis-induced ringworm in infants under 30 days old.
- All infections were acquired from household cats.
- Patients showed positive response to treatments including griseofulvin, tolnaftate, miconazole, or iodine.
Impact:
- Provides valuable clinical data on neonatal ringworm, a condition often overlooked.
- Emphasizes the zoonotic transmission of Microsporum canis to neonates.
- Informs clinical practice regarding effective treatment strategies for fungal infections in newborns.