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Outbreak of Tinea capitis by Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis in NiterĂłi, RJ, Brazil
18 girls from an orphanage (Orfanato Santo AntĂ´nio) in NiterĂłi presented tinea capitis due to Trichophyton tonsurans (15 cases - 83.3%) and Microsporum canis (3 cases - 26.7%). Comments are made about clinical, mycological and therapeutic aspects of this microepidem