2009, Number 2
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Rev Cent Dermatol Pascua 2009; 18 (2)
Tinea faciei caused by Microsporum canis
Rodríguez AM, Padilla DMC, Siu MCM
Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 65-67
PDF size: 116.89 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Superficial fungal infections are commonly called «ringworm». Facial ringworm, also known as tinea facie, may be passed to humans by direct contact with infected people, animals or contaminated objects.
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