Scanning electron microscopy of tinea nigra*

Tinea nigra is a rare superficial mycosis caused by Hortaea werneckii. This infection presents as asymptomatic brown to black maculae mostly in palmo-plantar regions. We performed scanning electron microscopy of a superficial shaving of a tinea nigra lesion. The examination of the outer surface of t...

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Main Authors: Guarenti, Isabelle Maffei, de Almeida, Hiram Larangeira, Leitão, Aline Hatzenberger, Rocha, Nara Moreira, Silva, Ricardo Marques e
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4008070/