Abstract

The geographical and ecological spread of Microsporum persicolor is reviewed. It is concluded that M. persicolor is a zoophilic dermatophyte prevalent mainly in Europe and seldom reported as the cause of human infection. Twelve Danish cases of M. persicolor infection are described--their clinical features, mycological findings, and treatment. The localization of these fungal infections is reviewed on the basis of the present material and 58 cases from the literature.

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