Infectious Disease Compendium

Arthroderma

Microbiology

Fungus, a zoophilic dermatophyte.

There are 21 species of Arthroderma.

Epidemiologic Risks

Guinea pigs. Also from dogs, who get the fungus from rodents.

Syndromes

Arthroderma benhamiae: Tinea corporis, tinea faciei or tinea capitis and inflammatory cutaneous masses aka kerion celsi (PubMed).
A smattering of case reports with other species.

Treatment

Terbinafine, fluconazole or itraconazole.

Notes

Last update: 01/01/20