Tinea versicolor in a 4-month-old baby

Key Findings & Data:This chronically recurring opportunistic infection occurs frequently the subjects aged 15-35 years, but exceptionally also afflict infants.

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Conclusion & Impact:We present a case in a 4-month-old male baby in good health, with hypopigmented macules located on the upper back.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Tinea versikolor · Süt çocuğu · Erkek

Abstract

Tinea versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection caused by a lipophilic yeast. This chronically recurring opportunistic infection occurs frequently the subjects aged 15-35 years, but exceptionally also afflict infants. We present a case in a 4-month-old male baby in good health, with hypopigmented macules located on the upper back.

Özet

Tinea versikolor lipofilik bir mayanın neden olduğu yaygın bir yüzeyel mantar hastalığıdır. Bu yineleyen nitelikteki fırsatçı kronik infeksiyon sıklıkla 15-35 yaşlarında görülürse de ender olarak bebekleri de etkileyebilir. Makalemizde, sırtının üst kısmında hipopigmente makûlleri olan, tinea versikolorlu 4 aylık sağlıklı bir erkek olgu sunmaktayız.

Keywords

Tinea versikolor Süt çocuğu Erkek Tedavi sonucu Hipopigmentasyon Tinea Versicolor Infant Male Treatment Outcome Hypopigmentation

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Cite This Article

ŞAŞMAZ, S., GARİPARDIÇ, M., KARABİBER, H. (2005). Tinea versicolor in a 4-month-old baby. KSÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 2 - Sayı: 3, 85–86. https://ajindex.com/articles/342341

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