A Retrospective Study of Dermatophyte Infection in Newfoundland for the Period 1962-1968

The results of a survey of dermatophyte infection in New-foundland for the period 1962 to 1968 are presented. A steady annual rise in the number of specimen submissions is noted, with positive findings in an average of 21.7%. The contribution by source of specimens is recorded, and species distribut...

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Main Authors: Ross, J. B., Butler, Ralph W., Cross, Roberta J., Fardy, Paul W.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1971
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Online Access:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1930916
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5549990
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Summary:The results of a survey of dermatophyte infection in New-foundland for the period 1962 to 1968 are presented. A steady annual rise in the number of specimen submissions is noted, with positive findings in an average of 21.7%. The contribution by source of specimens is recorded, and species distribution indicates that Microsporum canis has behaved in epidemic form whereas other species appear endemic. Trichophyton rubrum infection shows a steady annual increase. No cases of favus have been noted. The distribution of species by anatomical site is indicated.