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[Dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton ajelloi]
Mycopathologia
|January 15, 1982
Summary
The geophilic dermatophyte Trichophyton ajelloi was identified as a cause of dermatophytosis in a child. This marks the first reported instance of this fungus causing a human infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Geophilic dermatophytes are fungi residing in soil, typically not causing human infections.
- Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails.
Observation:
- A six-year-old girl presented with a facial lesion on her left cheekbone.
- Fungal cultures from the lesion revealed colonies of Trichophyton ajelloi.
Findings:
- Trichophyton ajelloi was isolated as the etiological agent responsible for the dermatophytosis.
- This is the first documented case of Trichophyton ajelloi causing dermatophytosis.
Implications:
- This finding expands the known spectrum of dermatophytes capable of causing human infections.
- Highlights the importance of considering less common fungal agents in diagnosing dermatophytosis.
- Suggests potential for increased human infections with geophilic dermatophytes.