Tinea blepharitis and follicular conjunctivitis in a child.

Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Pages: 253 - 254
Published: Jun 22, 2021
Abstract
Trichophyton tonsurans is a fungal species that frequently causes tinea capitis (ringworm), a skin infection found in children. We report a case of unilateral blepharoconjunctivitis due to tinea capitis in a previously healthy 8-year-old boy. Although no case of blepharitis or follicular conjunctivitis due to T. tonsurans has been previously reported, the findings are consistent with other rare causes of ringworm blepharitis. Emerging or chronic...
Paper Details
Title
Tinea blepharitis and follicular conjunctivitis in a child.
Published Date
Jun 22, 2021
Volume
25
Issue
4
Pages
253 - 254
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