Infectious Disease Compendium

Microsporum

Microbiology

A fungus. 19 species. Microsporum is just three species: M. audouinii, M. canis and M. ferrugineum. The remaining geophilic and zoophilic species have been transferred to the genera Lophophyton, Nannizzia, and Paraphyton.

Epidemiologic Risks

Found in the soil, humans, and pets.

Syndromes

Skin lesions: tinea capitis, tinea corporis, ringworm, and other dermatophytoses.

Treatment

Griseofulvin, terbinafine, and itraconazole. Duration depends on what is infected.

Notes

Last update: 05/05/18