Tinea manuum caused by Trichophyton erinacei: A case report in Argentina
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: • Globalization has led to the arising of new pathogens or cross-species transmission. • Merging traditional techniques and molecular methods leads to precise identification. • The check-up questionnaire guides the choice of the study methodology. • Finding the source of infection allows to apply preventive and control measures. Globalization and the introduction of exotic pets have led to the identification of new species that produce tinea in humans. Here, we report the clinical case of a 22-year-old female, who presented with a lesion on her hand that was compatible with dermatophytosis. Molecular biology methods identified the cultured fungus as Trichophyton erinacei . La globalización y la introducción de animales exóticos han contribuido a que se identifiquen nuevas especies productoras de tiñas en el humano. Se presenta un caso clínico de la paciente femenina de 22 años con una lesión en mano compatible con dermatofitosis, que desarrolla por cultivo un hongo identificado por métodos de biología molecular como Trichophyton erinacei .
Authors: Michelle Wendorff, Micaela Rey, Carla Cerrina, Walter Medina, Sol Ingolotti, Patricia Bechi, Liliana Maggi, Leticia Sollosqui
Language: English
Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,200
OpenAlex ID: W4416739214