MY2111-2

Posted on February 8, 2022 by CMPT

Skin scraping: Trichophyton verrucosum – Shipped November 22, 2021

HISTORY

This challenge was sent as simulated skin scrapings from a cattle farmer with face and neck infection. Laboratories were expected to isolate and identify Trichophyton verrucosum.

MAIN EDUCATIONAL POINTS from MY2111-2

T. verrucosum is a zoophilic fungus causing ringworm in cattle. Infection in humans result from direct contact with cattle or infected fomites and vary widely from non-inflammatory, scaling plaques to inflammatory pustules.
Identification of infection due to T. verrucosum and its differentiation from bacterial infections are important for prompt treatment of patients and cattle to prevent their spread in the community.

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