Research Keyword: deep dermatophytosis

Surgical management of deep dermatophytosis in a patient with CARD9 deficiency

A 23-year-old man from North Africa with a genetic immune disorder (CARD9 deficiency) developed a serious fungal skin infection with deep tissue involvement. The infection caused multiple pus-filled pockets and hair loss on his scalp. Doctors treated him with both antifungal medications and surgery to drain the infected areas, resulting in complete healing after two weeks.

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Tinea genitalis profunda caused by Microsporum canis: A case report and literature review

A 23-year-old woman developed a severe fungal infection in the genital area caused by a fungus normally found on dogs. Her initial antibiotic treatment failed because the infection was actually fungal, not bacterial. After diagnosis through fungal culture, she was successfully treated with antifungal medications, though the infection left some scarring and discoloration. This case highlights how genital fungal infections can be difficult to diagnose because they look similar to bacterial infections.

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