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(a) Extensive dermatophytosis, caused by M. canis at 6 years of age. (b-e) Clinical presentation of C. albicans infection at the time of admission: (b) whitish and yellowish plaques on the tongue and perleche, secondary to candidal infection; (c) skin and nail of the right thumb, (d) skin and nails of the feet; (e) endoscopy showing severe esophagitis. (f) Hands and feet after 8 months of treatment with oral posaconazole, showing a complete regression of skin and nails candidiasis.
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In addition, she developed a disfiguring dermatophytosis, caused by Microsporum canis, detected in the squamous samples, restricted to face and scalp (Figure 1(a)). When the patient was admitted to our hospital in June 2009, she presented with an extensive candidiasis of the mouth, hands, and feet (Figures 1(b), 1(c), and 1(d)). Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) showed an esophageal and duodenal candidiasis (Figure 1(e)). Onychomycosis regressed partially and more slowly during the following months (Figure 1(f)).