Literature DB >> 3402573

An outbreak of Trichophyton tonsurans dermatophytosis in a chronic care institution for the elderly.

J Kane1, E Leavitt, R C Summerbell, S Krajden, S S Kasatiya.   

Abstract

A nosocomial outbreak of dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans var. sulfureum subvar. perforans is reported in a nursing home for the elderly. The outbreak affected six residents and persisted for nine months despite remedial medical and sanitary measures. In a survey designed to determine the potential role of fomites in disease transmission, 129 environmental sites were sampled. A high proportion (22.3%) of the samples yielded T. tonsurans, including samples from beds, floors, and washroom facilities. Methods for the control of dermatophyte outbreaks in chronic care institutions are discussed.

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Year:  1988        PMID： 3402573     DOI： 10.1007/bf00144741

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Eur J Epidemiol        ISSN： 0393-2990            Impact factor:   8.082


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