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. 1971 Mar 20;104(6):492–496.

A Retrospective Study of Dermatophyte Infection in Newfoundland for the Period 1962-1968

J B Ross, Ralph W Butler, Roberta J Cross, Paul W Fardy
PMCID: PMC1930916  PMID: 5549990

Abstract

The results of a survey of dermatophyte infection in New-foundland for the period 1962 to 1968 are presented. A steady annual rise in the number of specimen submissions is noted, with positive findings in an average of 21.7%. The contribution by source of specimens is recorded, and species distribution indicates that Microsporum canis has behaved in epidemic form whereas other species appear endemic. Trichophyton rubrum infection shows a steady annual increase. No cases of favus have been noted. The distribution of species by anatomical site is indicated.

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