Skin: Mycosporum canis – Shipped April 16, 2018
HISTORY
This challenge was sent as a simulated skin sample. Laboratories were expected to isolate and identify Microsporum canis.
MAIN EDUCATIONAL POINTS from MY1804-2
- Microsporum canis is a zoophilic dermatophyte which causes ringworm of the scalp and skin in children and has been occasionally reported as the cause of nail infections.
- Point 2