| a retrospective study of dermatophyte infection in newfoundland for the period 1962-1968. | the results of a survey of dermatophyte infection in new-foundland for the period 1962 to 1968 are presented. a steady annual rise in the number of specimen submissions is noted, with positive findings in an average of 21.7%. the contribution by source of specimens is recorded, and species distribution indicates that microsporum canis has behaved in epidemic form whereas other species appear endemic. trichophyton rubrum infection shows a steady annual increase. no cases of favus have been noted. ... | 1971 | 5549990 |