Monday, April 20, 2009
Infection from Pet Rats
This 6 year old girl developed an itchy rash on her cheek and she was treated for a staph infection (impetigo). Because it didn't fully resolve and more lesions developed on her arm and neck, a potassium hydroxide (KOH) test was done. It confirmed a fungal infection known as tinea corporis or "ringworm".Tinea corporis is a pretty common infection and once it is diagnosed, it is easy to cure