Aspergillus niger – a possible new etiopathogenic agent in Tinea capitis? Presentation of two cases

Publication date: Available online 7 March 2016 Source:The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases Author(s): Anastasiya Atanasova Chokoeva, Liliya Zisova, Kristina Chorleva, Georgi Tchernev Tinea capitis is generally considered as the most frequent fungal infection in childhood, as it accounts for approximately 92% of all mycosis in children. The epidemiology of this disease varies widely ranging from antropophillic, zoophilic, and geophillic dermatophytes, as the main causative agent in different geographic areas, depending on several additional factors. Nowadays, the etiology is considered to vary with age, as well with gender, and general health condition. The former reported extraordinary Tinea capitis case reports have been replaced by original articles and researches dealing with progressively changing patterns in etiology and clinical manifestation of the disease. This fact is indicative that under the umbrella of the well-known disease there are facts still hidden for future revelations. Herein, we present two rare cases of Tinea capitis in children, which totally differ from the recently established pattern, in their clinical presentation, as well as in the etiological aspect, as we discuss this potential new etiological pattern of the disease, focusing on our retrospective and clinical observation. Collected data suggest that pathogenic molds should be considered as a potential source of infection in some geographic regions, which require total rationa...
Source: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research