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Tinea imbricata: a rare superficial mycosis

Tinea imbricata is a chronic superficial mycosis caused by the fungus Trichophyton concentricum. A recent case report by Dr A Leung and colleagues describes a case of tinea imbricata in an 8 year old Malaysian boy.

Published May 9, 2019
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cases, dermatology, endemic, Malaysia, paediatrics, tinea, Trichophyton

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