Fungal infection

Microsporum is a pathogenic fungus, that infects the upper layers of skin. It causes tinea capitis, tinea corporis, ringworm, and other dermatophytoses. Infection results in formation of small foci of alopecia and desquamation. Fungi can be detected clinically using Wood's lamp, which causes infected tissues to fluoresce bright green.The most common species of Microsporum are Microsporum canis and Microsporum ferrugineum. Transmission of the pathogen is performed through headgear, bedding, hairdressing tools, household items, animal hair. Microsporum canis infections can be easily managed by topical antifungal agents; however severe cases may necessitate systemic therapy with griseofulvin, itraconazole or terbinafine

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