Microsporia

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: -

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  • Gruby, 1841
  • Sabouraud, 1892

Gruby's disease, Porrigo decalvans.

Special form of tinea capitis.

Endemics can occur especially in kindergartens and schools.

  • Pathogen: M. canis, gypseum, audouinii, ferrugineum (zoophilia)
  • Transmission occurs via a contaminated animal (usually cat or dog). The infection is highly contagious and can spread to the entire integument.

Erythematous, slow-growing, scaly plaques, often raised at the edges.

  • Clinic
  • Detection of pathogens (epilation of hair or recovery of dandruff: then native preparation and culture; biopsy)
  • Wood light (greenish fluorescence)

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