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Severe tinea faciei mimicking favus-like lesions linked to rabbit exposure: A case report

A young girl developed facial rashes after getting a pet rabbit and was initially treated for eczema, but her condition worsened. Tests revealed she and her rabbit both had a fungal infection caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The infection was successfully treated with oral antifungal medication. This case highlights how pet contact can transmit fungal infections to children and the importance of proper diagnosis before starting treatment.

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