Deep dermatophytosis in an immunocompetent adult with no prior history of skin disease

Jo Krogsgaard Simonsen; Kristian Fredløv Mose; Lise Kristensen; Laura Krogh Herlin

doi:10.1016/j.mmcr.2023.02.001

Deep dermatophytosis in an immunocompetent adult with no prior history of skin disease

Med Mycol Case Rep. 2023 Feb 6:39:31-33. doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2023.02.001. eCollection 2023 Mar.

Authors

Jo Krogsgaard Simonsen¹, Kristian Fredløv Mose², Lise Kristensen¹, Laura Krogh Herlin²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Microbiology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
² Department of Dermatology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.

Abstract

The clinical presentation of invasive dermatophytosis often mimics other more common skin diseases. We report a case of severe deep dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes initially interpreted as herpetiform rash. The diagnosis was established based on fungal culturing and molecular detection using RT-PCR in addition to response to treatment using oral terbinafine. Our case emphasizes the importance of fungal testing at an early point to accelerate diagnosis and initiation of correct treatment. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords: Dermatomycosis; Dermatophytosis; Trichophyton.

Publication types

Case Reports