Microsporosis

**Microsporosis** is a disease caused by a fungus of the genus Microsporum, belonging to the group of dermatophytes. It is characterized by the appearance of round pink spots on smooth skin, flaking in the central part and covered with pityriasis scales along the periphery, the diameter of the spots varies from several millimeters to centimeters. These are the most common causative agents of dermatomycosis - hair scab, nail scab, pityriasis rosea. Mostly young people from 15-25 years old suffer from microsporia, men more often than women (ratio 8:1).

Episodes of itchy, scaly rashes last from 2-3 to 5-6 weeks, followed by weeks to months of healing. After resolution of the elements, pink hyperpigmentation remains. The episodes follow each other in repeating cycles for some time. There may be single episodes or recurrent episodes, there may be almost continuous chains of episodes

Microspores are tiny microorganisms that affect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and animals. Microspores are identified by the presence in Gram-stained smears of round bodies with a diameter of 2-3 microns. Single or chained microspores 2-5 µm in size are typical. There are epidermotropic and parasitic microspores. The former live on the skin, mucous membranes of humans and animals and can cause dermatitis and trichophytosis. The second are parasites of vertebrate and invertebrate animals: fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms.

Microsporous dermatosis is a skin infection caused by the microsporum fungus. Microsporia are caused by different types of fungi such as Microspores. The spores of Microsporum canis or Microsporum audouinii are arranged in chains called ice rose chains within the cell. The diagnosis of Microsporia is usually made only on the basis of detection of characteristic elements of the pathogen in the cells of the affected skin using special staining with a special Gram dye and a microscope. It is always necessary to distinguish the disease from others, especially pseudoparasitic dermatoses caused, for example, by Sporotrichin or Pseudoparasitic dermatoses. Can only be transmitted through specific contact, so it is important to carefully investigate all individuals who come into contact with the patient or who have contact with only one patient. Recovery occurs within 2 months. Therapy is aimed at killing the spores, and recovery may begin immediately within a few days, but long-term treatment is usually indicated. Microsporia is the most common fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, inguinal and axillary folds, interdigital spaces of the feet and hands, beard and hair in the growth area