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

✍ Scribed by J. Kane; E. Leavitt; R. C. Summerbell; S. Krajden; S. S. Kasatiya

Publisher
Springer
Year
1988
Tongue
English
Weight
510 KB
Volume
4
Category
Article
ISSN
0393-2990

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✦ Synopsis

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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