A case of pediatric kerion celsi caused by Microsporum canis
LIU Jia
XIAO Yuanyuan
LI Jinmei
Abstract：We report a case of kerion celsi caused by Microsporum canis in a child.A 2-year-old girl presented with multiple pustules,edematous plaques,scalp alopecia,and pustular scabs for more than 1 month.The fungal microscopic examination was positive.Fungal culture of the broken hair showed positive results for Microsporum canis.Molecular biology identified the fungus Microsporum canis,and the Brucella tube condensation test was positive++(1∶400).Diagnosis:①Kerion Celsi caused by Microsporum canis;②Brucellosis.After 8-week treatments with oral Griseofulvin combined with Compound Glycyrrhizin tablets,supplemented with ozone water rinses and standardized topical antifungal medication,the tinea capitis resolved,and follow-up tests showed negative fungal cultures.During six-month follow-up,there were no recurrences,and hair regrowth was satisfactory.The patient is currently continuing oral Mongolian medicine treatment for brucellosis.
Keywords：kerion celsibrucellosisMicrosporum canis
Publication Date：2025-12-28
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-13(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 890-893 )