Ringworm of the scalp is caused by several species of fungi; the most common being the Microsporon audouini, capable of causing widespread outbreaks, and Microsporon lanosum. Other species of fungi causing sporadic tinea capitis are the Microsporon fulvum, Achorion schoenleinii (favus), and other trichophyton organisms. This paper will deal chiefly with the Microsporon audouini infections. In r...

In the control of an epidemic of cholera the importance of complete freedom from cholera vibrio of the stools of cases treated by seven-day drug therapy, and the prophylactic treatment of contacts with the drug, is emphasized. The role of two properties of this drug-namely, the absence of toxic action and slow absorption and slow excretion-is discussed in its bearing on future sulpha therapy as...

Mycologists and practicing dermatologists frequently have designated as distinct species the downy forms of Trichophyton mentagrophytes that are commonly isolated from chronic ringworm of the feet or toenails and the granular forms of this fungus usually isolated from suppurative ringworm of the beard or scalp. The chief difference between the two types of culture is one of gross colonial form....

Tkeatment of tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) in children has always been unsatisfactory. The multiplicity of the drugs used and the procedures mentioned in the textbooks make it difficult to formulate a routine method of treatment. Local antiseptics by themselves are not of much value, as the drugs cannot penetrate the skin to the root of the hair and control the infection inside the hair...