An outbreak of trichophyton tonsurans dermatophytosis in a chronic care institution for the elderly
- 1 June 1988
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in European Journal of Epidemiology
- Vol. 4 (2), 144-149
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00144741
Abstract
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.Keywords
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