Tinea facei due to Trichophyton soudanense: first report in Argentina.
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We hereby report the first case of a tinea faciae infection due to Trichophyton soudanense in a 20-year-old female from Buenos Aires city, Argentina. This case illustrates the need to be aware of unusual agents and the importance of a proper mycological diagnosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista iberoamericana de micologia
دوره 21 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004